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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.75, 8,987.15 and 3,184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.75, 8,987.15 and 3,184.99 is: 4,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.75 : 8,987.15 = 3,184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.75/8,987.15 = 3,184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.75x = 8,987.15 × 3,184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.75x = 28,623,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,623,968.37/5,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.25

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