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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.52, 8,976.36 and 2,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.52, 8,976.36 and 2,285.86 is: 3,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.52 : 8,976.36 = 2,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.52/8,976.36 = 2,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.52x = 8,976.36 × 2,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.52x = 20,518,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,702.27/5,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.78

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