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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.59, 8,976.21 and 2,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.59, 8,976.21 and 2,284.84 is: 3,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.59 : 8,976.21 = 2,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.59/8,976.21 = 2,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.59x = 8,976.21 × 2,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.59x = 20,509,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,509,203.66/5,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.86

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