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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.81, 8,968.82 and 3,060.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.81, 8,968.82 and 3,060.09 is: 4,585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.81 : 8,968.82 = 3,060.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.81/8,968.82 = 3,060.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.81x = 8,968.82 × 3,060.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.81x = 27,445,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445,381.09/5,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.07

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