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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.50, 8,975.25 and 2,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.50, 8,975.25 and 2,087.94 is: 3,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.50 : 8,975.25 = 2,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.50/8,975.25 = 2,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.50x = 8,975.25 × 2,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.50x = 18,739,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,783.49/5,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.91

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