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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.32, 8,986.92 and 2,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.32, 8,986.92 and 2,988.28 is: 4,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.32 : 8,986.92 = 2,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.32/8,986.92 = 2,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.32x = 8,986.92 × 2,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.32x = 26,855,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855,410.83/5,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.41

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