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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.76, 8,984.58 and 2,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.76, 8,984.58 and 2,093.08 is: 3,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.76 : 8,984.58 = 2,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.76/8,984.58 = 2,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.76x = 8,984.58 × 2,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.76x = 18,805,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,444.71/5,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.12

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