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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.51, 8,974.58 and 3,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.51, 8,974.58 and 3,060.68 is: 4,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.51 : 8,974.58 = 3,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.51/8,974.58 = 3,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.51x = 8,974.58 × 3,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.51x = 27,468,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468,257.34/5,988.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.83

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