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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.44, 8,993.16 and 2,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.44, 8,993.16 and 2,535.12 is: 3,802.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.44 : 8,993.16 = 2,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.44/8,993.16 = 2,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.44x = 8,993.16 × 2,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.44x = 22,798,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,739.78/5,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.68

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