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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.36, 8,976.96 and 2,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.36, 8,976.96 and 2,695.04 is: 4,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.36 : 8,976.96 = 2,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.36/8,976.96 = 2,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.36x = 8,976.96 × 2,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.36x = 24,193,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193,266.28/5,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.42

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