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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.24, 8,982.12 and 2,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.24, 8,982.12 and 2,042.20 is: 3,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.24 : 8,982.12 = 2,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.24/8,982.12 = 2,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.24x = 8,982.12 × 2,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.24x = 18,343,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343,285.46/5,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.17

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