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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.39, 8,983.65 and 2,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.39, 8,983.65 and 2,040.32 is: 3,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.39 : 8,983.65 = 2,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.39/8,983.65 = 2,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.39x = 8,983.65 × 2,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.39x = 18,329,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,329,520.77/5,989.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.33

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