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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.69, 8,976.87 and 2,289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.69, 8,976.87 and 2,289.92 is: 3,432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.69 : 8,976.87 = 2,289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.69/8,976.87 = 2,289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.69x = 8,976.87 × 2,289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.69x = 20,556,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,269.27/5,988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.52

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