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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.46, 8,975.22 and 2,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.46, 8,975.22 and 2,087.88 is: 3,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.46 : 8,975.22 = 2,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.46/8,975.22 = 2,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.46x = 8,975.22 × 2,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.46x = 18,739,182.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,182.33/5,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.83

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