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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.48, 8,992.56 and 2,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.48, 8,992.56 and 2,044.56 is: 3,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.48 : 8,992.56 = 2,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.48/8,992.56 = 2,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.48x = 8,992.56 × 2,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.48x = 18,385,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,385,828.47/5,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.13

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