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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.79, 8,973.10 and 2,088.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.79, 8,973.10 and 2,088.31 is: 3,132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.79 : 8,973.10 = 2,088.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.79/8,973.10 = 2,088.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.79x = 8,973.10 × 2,088.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.79x = 18,738,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,614.46/5,982.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.09

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