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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.18, 8,984.34 and 2,528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.18, 8,984.34 and 2,528.54 is: 3,790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.18 : 8,984.34 = 2,528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.18/8,984.34 = 2,528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.18x = 8,984.34 × 2,528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.18x = 22,717,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717,263.06/5,993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.52

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