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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.06, 8,977.02 and 2,289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.06, 8,977.02 and 2,289.34 is: 3,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.06 : 8,977.02 = 2,289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.06/8,977.02 = 2,289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.06x = 8,977.02 × 2,289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.06x = 20,551,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551,450.97/5,986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.22

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