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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.44, 8,975.16 and 2,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.44, 8,975.16 and 2,087.88 is: 3,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.44 : 8,975.16 = 2,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.44/8,975.16 = 2,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.44x = 8,975.16 × 2,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.44x = 18,739,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,057.06/5,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.82

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