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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.12, 8,984.70 and 2,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.12, 8,984.70 and 2,039.96 is: 3,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.12 : 8,984.70 = 2,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.12/8,984.70 = 2,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.12x = 8,984.70 × 2,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.12x = 18,328,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328,428.61/5,989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.29

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