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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.61, 8,982.45 and 2,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.61, 8,982.45 and 2,477.71 is: 3,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.61 : 8,982.45 = 2,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.61/8,982.45 = 2,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.61x = 8,982.45 × 2,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.61x = 22,255,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,906.19/5,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.37

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