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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.68, 8,975.52 and 2,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.68, 8,975.52 and 2,516.16 is: 3,774.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.68 : 8,975.52 = 2,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.68/8,975.52 = 2,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.68x = 8,975.52 × 2,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.68x = 22,583,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,844.40/5,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.24

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