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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.79, 8,982.12 and 2,702.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.79, 8,982.12 and 2,702.03 is: 4,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.79 : 8,982.12 = 2,702.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.79/8,982.12 = 2,702.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.79x = 8,982.12 × 2,702.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.79x = 24,269,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269,899.28/5,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.85

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