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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.46, 8,979.57 and 2,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.46, 8,979.57 and 2,697.23 is: 4,045.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.46 : 8,979.57 = 2,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.46/8,979.57 = 2,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.46x = 8,979.57 × 2,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.46x = 24,219,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,965.59/5,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.79

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