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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.63, 8,985.45 and 2,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.63, 8,985.45 and 2,295.11 is: 3,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.63 : 8,985.45 = 2,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.63/8,985.45 = 2,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.63x = 8,985.45 × 2,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.63x = 20,622,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622,596.15/5,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.33

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