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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.68, 8,985 and 2,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.68, 8,985 and 2,529.04 is: 3,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.68 : 8,985 = 2,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.68/8,985 = 2,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.68x = 8,985 × 2,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.68x = 22,723,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,424.40/5,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.23

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