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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.56, 8,994.18 and 2,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.56, 8,994.18 and 2,535.08 is: 3,801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.56 : 8,994.18 = 2,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.56/8,994.18 = 2,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.56x = 8,994.18 × 2,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.56x = 22,800,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,965.83/5,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.71

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