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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.66, 8,979.57 and 2,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.66, 8,979.57 and 2,525.34 is: 3,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.66 : 8,979.57 = 2,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.66/8,979.57 = 2,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.66x = 8,979.57 × 2,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.66x = 22,676,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,467.30/5,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.47

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