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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.92, 8,984.52 and 2,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.92, 8,984.52 and 2,480.10 is: 3,721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.92 : 8,984.52 = 2,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.92/8,984.52 = 2,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.92x = 8,984.52 × 2,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.92x = 22,282,508.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,282,508.05/5,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.87

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