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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.80, 8,984.52 and 2,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.80, 8,984.52 and 2,241.96 is: 3,364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.80 : 8,984.52 = 2,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.80/8,984.52 = 2,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.80x = 8,984.52 × 2,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.80x = 20,142,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,934.46/5,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.56

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