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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.37, 8,981.90 and 2,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.37, 8,981.90 and 2,526.89 is: 3,789.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.37 : 8,981.90 = 2,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.37/8,981.90 = 2,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.37x = 8,981.90 × 2,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.37x = 22,696,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696,273.29/5,989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.43

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