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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.62, 8,977.14 and 3,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.62, 8,977.14 and 3,059.51 is: 4,589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.62 : 8,977.14 = 3,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.62/8,977.14 = 3,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.62x = 8,977.14 × 3,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.62x = 27,465,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,604.72/5,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.37

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