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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.84, 8,971.80 and 2,695.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.84, 8,971.80 and 2,695.05 is: 4,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.84 : 8,971.80 = 2,695.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.84/8,971.80 = 2,695.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.84x = 8,971.80 × 2,695.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.84x = 24,179,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,179,449.59/5,982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.47

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