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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.25, 8,986.80 and 2,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.25, 8,986.80 and 2,702.02 is: 4,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.25 : 8,986.80 = 2,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.25/8,986.80 = 2,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.25x = 8,986.80 × 2,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.25x = 24,282,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282,513.34/5,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.00

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