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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.52, 8,986.38 and 2,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.52, 8,986.38 and 2,482.56 is: 3,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.52 : 8,986.38 = 2,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.52/8,986.38 = 2,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.52x = 8,986.38 × 2,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.52x = 22,309,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,227.53/5,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.22

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