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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.31, 8,992.31 and 2,533.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.31, 8,992.31 and 2,533.83 is: 3,799.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.31 : 8,992.31 = 2,533.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.31/8,992.31 = 2,533.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.31x = 8,992.31 × 2,533.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.31x = 22,784,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,972.18/5,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.83

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