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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.56, 8,969.94 and 3,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.56, 8,969.94 and 3,060.84 is: 4,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.56 : 8,969.94 = 3,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.56/8,969.94 = 3,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.56x = 8,969.94 × 3,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.56x = 27,455,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455,551.15/5,986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.20

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