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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.51, 8,986.37 and 2,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.51, 8,986.37 and 2,482.56 is: 3,722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.51 : 8,986.37 = 2,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.51/8,986.37 = 2,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.51x = 8,986.37 × 2,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.51x = 22,309,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,190.29/5,993.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.23

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