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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.84, 8,982.51 and 2,868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.84, 8,982.51 and 2,868.54 is: 4,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.84 : 8,982.51 = 2,868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.84/8,982.51 = 2,868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.84x = 8,982.51 × 2,868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.84x = 25,766,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,766,689.24/5,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.58

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