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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.03, 8,982.79 and 2,288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.03, 8,982.79 and 2,288.58 is: 3,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.03 : 8,982.79 = 2,288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.03/8,982.79 = 2,288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.03x = 8,982.79 × 2,288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.03x = 20,557,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,557,833.54/5,986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.30

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