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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.51, 8,982.92 and 2,039.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.51, 8,982.92 and 2,039.77 is: 3,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.51 : 8,982.92 = 2,039.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.51/8,982.92 = 2,039.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.51x = 8,982.92 × 2,039.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.51x = 18,323,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,323,090.73/5,988.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.71

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