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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.64, 8,989.92 and 2,529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.64, 8,989.92 and 2,529.92 is: 3,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.64 : 8,989.92 = 2,529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.64/8,989.92 = 2,529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.64x = 8,989.92 × 2,529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.64x = 22,743,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743,778.41/5,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.29

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