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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.18, 8,976.91 and 2,867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.18, 8,976.91 and 2,867.11 is: 4,298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.18 : 8,976.91 = 2,867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.18/8,976.91 = 2,867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.18x = 8,976.91 × 2,867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.18x = 25,737,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,737,814.69/5,987.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.82

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