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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.01, 8,977.70 and 2,519.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.01, 8,977.70 and 2,519.83 is: 3,779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.01 : 8,977.70 = 2,519.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.01/8,977.70 = 2,519.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.01x = 8,977.70 × 2,519.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.01x = 22,622,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,277.79/5,985.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.82

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