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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.21, 8,975.88 and 2,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.21, 8,975.88 and 2,471.30 is: 3,707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.21 : 8,975.88 = 2,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.21/8,975.88 = 2,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.21x = 8,975.88 × 2,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.21x = 22,182,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,092.24/5,983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.39

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