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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.75, 8,975.57 and 1,878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.75, 8,975.57 and 1,878.75 is: 2,818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.75 : 8,975.57 = 1,878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.75/8,975.57 = 1,878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.75x = 8,975.57 × 1,878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.75x = 16,862,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862,842.74/5,982.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.58

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