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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.96, 8,996.52 and 2,874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.96, 8,996.52 and 2,874.32 is: 4,312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.96 : 8,996.52 = 2,874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.96/8,996.52 = 2,874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.96x = 8,996.52 × 2,874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.96x = 25,858,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858,877.37/5,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.00

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