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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.51, 8,262.76 and 3,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.51, 8,262.76 and 3,471.08 is: 4,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.51 : 8,262.76 = 3,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.51/8,262.76 = 3,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.51x = 8,262.76 × 3,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.51x = 28,680,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,650.99/5,987.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.08

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