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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.76, 8,978.79 and 2,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.76, 8,978.79 and 2,037.01 is: 3,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.76 : 8,978.79 = 2,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.76/8,978.79 = 2,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.76x = 8,978.79 × 2,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.76x = 18,289,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289,874.83/5,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.56

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