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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.61, 8,982.96 and 2,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.61, 8,982.96 and 2,093.02 is: 3,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.61 : 8,982.96 = 2,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.61/8,982.96 = 2,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.61x = 8,982.96 × 2,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.61x = 18,801,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801,514.94/5,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.55

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