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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.36, 8,984.88 and 2,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.36, 8,984.88 and 2,524.64 is: 3,788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.36 : 8,984.88 = 2,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.36/8,984.88 = 2,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.36x = 8,984.88 × 2,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.36x = 22,683,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,587.44/5,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.58

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