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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.50, 8,981.28 and 2,697.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.50, 8,981.28 and 2,697.77 is: 4,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.50 : 8,981.28 = 2,697.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.50/8,981.28 = 2,697.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.50x = 8,981.28 × 2,697.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.50x = 24,229,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229,450.20/5,985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.03

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