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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.65, 8,992.04 and 3,072.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.65, 8,992.04 and 3,072.45 is: 4,607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.65 : 8,992.04 = 3,072.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.65/8,992.04 = 3,072.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.65x = 8,992.04 × 3,072.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.65x = 27,627,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,577.94/5,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.94

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