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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.89, 8,996.61 and 3,076.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.89, 8,996.61 and 3,076.23 is: 4,615.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.89 : 8,996.61 = 3,076.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.89/8,996.61 = 3,076.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.89x = 8,996.61 × 3,076.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.89x = 27,675,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,641.58/5,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.77

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