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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.26, 8,987.52 and 2,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.26, 8,987.52 and 2,526.50 is: 3,791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.26 : 8,987.52 = 2,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.26/8,987.52 = 2,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.26x = 8,987.52 × 2,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.26x = 22,706,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706,969.28/5,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.28

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