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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.09, 8,982.06 and 2,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.09, 8,982.06 and 2,867.52 is: 4,298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.09 : 8,982.06 = 2,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.09/8,982.06 = 2,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.09x = 8,982.06 × 2,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.09x = 25,756,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,756,209.10/5,992.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.37

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