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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.62, 8,939.46 and 2,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.62, 8,939.46 and 2,499.30 is: 3,748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.62 : 8,939.46 = 2,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.62/8,939.46 = 2,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.62x = 8,939.46 × 2,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.62x = 22,342,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,392.38/5,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.96

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