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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.90, 8,971.67 and 2,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.90, 8,971.67 and 2,088.26 is: 3,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.90 : 8,971.67 = 2,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.90/8,971.67 = 2,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.90x = 8,971.67 × 2,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.90x = 18,735,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,735,179.59/5,984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.41

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