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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.56, 8,992.68 and 2,534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.56, 8,992.68 and 2,534.08 is: 3,800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.56 : 8,992.68 = 2,534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.56/8,992.68 = 2,534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.56x = 8,992.68 × 2,534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.56x = 22,788,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788,170.53/5,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.21

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