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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.48, 8,972.52 and 3,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.48, 8,972.52 and 3,060.82 is: 4,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.48 : 8,972.52 = 3,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.48/8,972.52 = 3,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.48x = 8,972.52 × 3,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.48x = 27,463,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463,268.67/5,980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.15

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