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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.82, 8,973.18 and 2,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.82, 8,973.18 and 2,652.30 is: 3,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.82 : 8,973.18 = 2,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.82/8,973.18 = 2,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.82x = 8,973.18 × 2,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.82x = 23,799,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799,565.31/5,985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.99

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