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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.56, 8,966.94 and 3,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.56, 8,966.94 and 3,058.84 is: 4,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.56 : 8,966.94 = 3,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.56/8,966.94 = 3,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.56x = 8,966.94 × 3,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.56x = 27,428,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,434.75/5,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.20

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