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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.80, 8,996.64 and 5,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.80, 8,996.64 and 5,955.64 is: 8,952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.80 : 8,996.64 = 5,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.80/8,996.64 = 5,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.80x = 8,996.64 × 5,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.80x = 53,580,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,749.05/5,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.81

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