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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.86, 8,982.66 and 2,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.86, 8,982.66 and 2,523.14 is: 3,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.86 : 8,982.66 = 2,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.86/8,982.66 = 2,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.86x = 8,982.66 × 2,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.86x = 22,664,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,508.75/5,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.34

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