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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.23, 8,992.72 and 3,075.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.23, 8,992.72 and 3,075.37 is: 4,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.23 : 8,992.72 = 3,075.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.23/8,992.72 = 3,075.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.23x = 8,992.72 × 3,075.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.23x = 27,655,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655,922.67/5,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.22

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