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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.68, 8,987.52 and 2,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.68, 8,987.52 and 2,526.72 is: 3,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.68 : 8,987.52 = 2,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.68/8,987.52 = 2,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.68x = 8,987.52 × 2,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.68x = 22,708,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708,946.53/5,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.08

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