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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.72, 8,986.24 and 4,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.72, 8,986.24 and 4,023.96 is: 6,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.72 : 8,986.24 = 4,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.72/8,986.24 = 4,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.72x = 8,986.24 × 4,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.72x = 36,160,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,160,270.31/5,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.09

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