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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.74, 8,981.26 and 2,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.74, 8,981.26 and 2,037.84 is: 3,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.74 : 8,981.26 = 2,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.74/8,981.26 = 2,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.74x = 8,981.26 × 2,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.74x = 18,302,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302,370.88/5,986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.15

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