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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.91, 8,979.18 and 3,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.91, 8,979.18 and 3,065.28 is: 4,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.91 : 8,979.18 = 3,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.91/8,979.18 = 3,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.91x = 8,979.18 × 3,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.91x = 27,523,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,700.87/5,984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.85

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