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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.64, 8,979.53 and 2,037.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.64, 8,979.53 and 2,037.57 is: 3,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.64 : 8,979.53 = 2,037.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.64/8,979.53 = 2,037.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.64x = 8,979.53 × 2,037.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.64x = 18,296,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,296,410.75/5,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.21

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