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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.72, 8,987.19 and 2,093.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.72, 8,987.19 and 2,093.13 is: 3,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.72 : 8,987.19 = 2,093.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.72/8,987.19 = 2,093.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.72x = 8,987.19 × 2,093.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.72x = 18,811,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,357.00/5,988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.13

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