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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.77, 8,989.04 and 2,872.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.77, 8,989.04 and 2,872.19 is: 4,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.77 : 8,989.04 = 2,872.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.77/8,989.04 = 2,872.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.77x = 8,989.04 × 2,872.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.77x = 25,818,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818,260.45/5,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.36

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