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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.68, 8,986.68 and 3,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.68, 8,986.68 and 3,068.80 is: 4,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.68 : 8,986.68 = 3,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.68/8,986.68 = 3,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.68x = 8,986.68 × 3,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.68x = 27,578,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,323.58/5,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.93

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