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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.23, 8,982.34 and 2,700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.23, 8,982.34 and 2,700.44 is: 4,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.23 : 8,982.34 = 2,700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.23/8,982.34 = 2,700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.23x = 8,982.34 × 2,700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.23x = 24,256,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256,267.44/5,988.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.66

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