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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.07, 8,975.81 and 2,473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.07, 8,975.81 and 2,473.39 is: 3,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.07 : 8,975.81 = 2,473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.07/8,975.81 = 2,473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.07x = 8,975.81 × 2,473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.07x = 22,200,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,645.61/5,983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.58

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