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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.73, 8,971.36 and 2,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.73, 8,971.36 and 2,086.22 is: 3,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.73 : 8,971.36 = 2,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.73/8,971.36 = 2,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.73x = 8,971.36 × 2,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.73x = 18,716,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716,247.87/5,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.38

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