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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.31, 8,975.37 and 2,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.31, 8,975.37 and 2,035.86 is: 3,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.31 : 8,975.37 = 2,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.31/8,975.37 = 2,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.31x = 8,975.37 × 2,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.31x = 18,272,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272,625.26/5,987.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.89

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