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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.06, 8,981.47 and 2,697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.06, 8,981.47 and 2,697.96 is: 4,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.06 : 8,981.47 = 2,697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.06/8,981.47 = 2,697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.06x = 8,981.47 × 2,697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.06x = 24,231,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,231,606.38/5,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.68

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