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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.56, 8,968.44 and 3,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.56, 8,968.44 and 3,059.84 is: 4,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.56 : 8,968.44 = 3,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.56/8,968.44 = 3,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.56x = 8,968.44 × 3,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.56x = 27,441,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,991.45/5,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.70

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