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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.06, 8,984.26 and 3,067.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.06, 8,984.26 and 3,067.18 is: 4,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.06 : 8,984.26 = 3,067.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.06/8,984.26 = 3,067.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.06x = 8,984.26 × 3,067.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.06x = 27,556,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556,342.59/5,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.51

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