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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.17, 8,977.71 and 2,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.17, 8,977.71 and 2,035.69 is: 3,054.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.17 : 8,977.71 = 2,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.17/8,977.71 = 2,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.17x = 8,977.71 × 2,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.17x = 18,275,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275,834.47/5,984.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.03

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