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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.36, 8,985.72 and 2,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.36, 8,985.72 and 2,707.60 is: 4,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.36 : 8,985.72 = 2,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.36/8,985.72 = 2,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.36x = 8,985.72 × 2,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.36x = 24,329,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,735.47/5,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.09

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