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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.80, 8,971.62 and 3,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.80, 8,971.62 and 3,059.70 is: 4,587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.80 : 8,971.62 = 3,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.80/8,971.62 = 3,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.80x = 8,971.62 × 3,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.80x = 27,450,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,465.71/5,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.46

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