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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.69, 8,974.02 and 4,131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.69, 8,974.02 and 4,131.51 is: 6,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.69 : 8,974.02 = 4,131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.69/8,974.02 = 4,131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.69x = 8,974.02 × 4,131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.69x = 37,076,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,076,253.37/5,985.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.15

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