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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.00, 8,976.81 and 2,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.00, 8,976.81 and 2,287.14 is: 3,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.00 : 8,976.81 = 2,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.00/8,976.81 = 2,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.00x = 8,976.81 × 2,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.00x = 20,531,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531,221.22/5,985.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.45

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