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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.74, 8,981.61 and 2,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.74, 8,981.61 and 2,093.26 is: 3,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.74 : 8,981.61 = 2,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.74/8,981.61 = 2,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.74x = 8,981.61 × 2,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.74x = 18,800,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800,844.95/5,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.89

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