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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.55, 8,974.29 and 3,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.55, 8,974.29 and 3,058.40 is: 4,584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.55 : 8,974.29 = 3,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.55/8,974.29 = 3,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.55x = 8,974.29 × 3,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.55x = 27,446,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446,968.54/5,986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.77

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