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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.22, 8,986.44 and 2,092.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.22, 8,986.44 and 2,092.63 is: 3,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.22 : 8,986.44 = 2,092.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.22/8,986.44 = 2,092.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.22x = 8,986.44 × 2,092.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.22x = 18,805,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,293.94/5,988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.38

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