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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.85, 8,985.87 and 2,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.85, 8,985.87 and 2,092.26 is: 3,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.85 : 8,985.87 = 2,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.85/8,985.87 = 2,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.85x = 8,985.87 × 2,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.85x = 18,800,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800,776.37/5,987.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.82

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