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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.04, 8,982.70 and 2,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.04, 8,982.70 and 2,870.12 is: 4,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.04 : 8,982.70 = 2,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.04/8,982.70 = 2,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.04x = 8,982.70 × 2,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.04x = 25,781,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,781,426.92/5,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.61

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