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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.52, 8,993.88 and 2,487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.52, 8,993.88 and 2,487.56 is: 3,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.52 : 8,993.88 = 2,487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.52/8,993.88 = 2,487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.52x = 8,993.88 × 2,487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.52x = 22,372,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372,816.13/5,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.72

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