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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.52, 8,995.38 and 2,488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.52, 8,995.38 and 2,488.56 is: 3,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.52 : 8,995.38 = 2,488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.52/8,995.38 = 2,488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.52x = 8,995.38 × 2,488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.52x = 22,385,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,385,542.85/5,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.22

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