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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.03, 8,984.29 and 2,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.03, 8,984.29 and 2,289.58 is: 3,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.03 : 8,984.29 = 2,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.03/8,984.29 = 2,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.03x = 8,984.29 × 2,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.03x = 20,570,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570,250.70/5,987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.80

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