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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.24, 8,991.06 and 2,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.24, 8,991.06 and 2,485.28 is: 3,726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.24 : 8,991.06 = 2,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.24/8,991.06 = 2,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.24x = 8,991.06 × 2,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.24x = 22,345,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,301.60/5,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.55

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