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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.16, 8,975.64 and 2,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.16, 8,975.64 and 2,473.16 is: 3,709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.16 : 8,975.64 = 2,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.16/8,975.64 = 2,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.16x = 8,975.64 × 2,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.16x = 22,198,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,193.82/5,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.49

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