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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.06, 8,972.97 and 2,519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.06, 8,972.97 and 2,519.50 is: 3,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.06 : 8,972.97 = 2,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.06/8,972.97 = 2,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.06x = 8,972.97 × 2,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.06x = 22,607,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,397.92/5,983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.57

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