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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.02, 8,973.46 and 2,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.02, 8,973.46 and 2,034.58 is: 3,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.02 : 8,973.46 = 2,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.02/8,973.46 = 2,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.02x = 8,973.46 × 2,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.02x = 18,257,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257,222.25/5,986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.98

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