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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.72, 8,987.31 and 2,294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.72, 8,987.31 and 2,294.66 is: 3,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.72 : 8,987.31 = 2,294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.72/8,987.31 = 2,294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.72x = 8,987.31 × 2,294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.72x = 20,622,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622,843.23/5,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.32

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