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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.92, 8,974.48 and 3,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.92, 8,974.48 and 3,059.43 is: 4,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.92 : 8,974.48 = 3,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.92/8,974.48 = 3,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.92x = 8,974.48 × 3,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.92x = 27,456,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456,793.35/5,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.20

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