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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.82, 8,975.59 and 2,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.82, 8,975.59 and 2,703.22 is: 4,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.82 : 8,975.59 = 2,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.82/8,975.59 = 2,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.82x = 8,975.59 × 2,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.82x = 24,262,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262,994.40/5,987.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.06

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