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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.59, 8,980.50 and 2,291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.59, 8,980.50 and 2,291.93 is: 3,438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.59 : 8,980.50 = 2,291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.59/8,980.50 = 2,291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.59x = 8,980.50 × 2,291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.59x = 20,582,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582,632.46/5,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.12

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