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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.68, 8,993.52 and 2,532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.68, 8,993.52 and 2,532.24 is: 3,798.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.68 : 8,993.52 = 2,532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.68/8,993.52 = 2,532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.68x = 8,993.52 × 2,532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.68x = 22,773,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,751.08/5,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.36

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