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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.16, 8,982.18 and 2,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.16, 8,982.18 and 2,091.48 is: 3,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.16 : 8,982.18 = 2,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.16/8,982.18 = 2,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.16x = 8,982.18 × 2,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.16x = 18,786,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786,049.83/5,987.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.72

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