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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995, 8,986.43 and 2,480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995, 8,986.43 and 2,480.15 is: 3,717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995 : 8,986.43 = 2,480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995/8,986.43 = 2,480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995x = 8,986.43 × 2,480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995x = 22,287,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,694.36/5,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.71

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