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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.40, 8,972.51 and 2,033.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.40, 8,972.51 and 2,033.95 is: 3,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.40 : 8,972.51 = 2,033.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.40/8,972.51 = 2,033.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.40x = 8,972.51 × 2,033.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.40x = 18,249,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,664.23/5,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.03

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