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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.36, 8,982.08 and 2,477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.36, 8,982.08 and 2,477.46 is: 3,716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.36 : 8,982.08 = 2,477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.36/8,982.08 = 2,477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.36x = 8,982.08 × 2,477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.36x = 22,252,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252,731.53/5,988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.00

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