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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.03, 8,982.05 and 2,782.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.03, 8,982.05 and 2,782.01 is: 4,173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.03 : 8,982.05 = 2,782.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.03/8,982.05 = 2,782.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.03x = 8,982.05 × 2,782.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.03x = 24,988,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,988,152.92/5,988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.02

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