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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.46, 8,984.22 and 2,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.46, 8,984.22 and 2,091.13 is: 3,136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.46 : 8,984.22 = 2,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.46/8,984.22 = 2,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.46x = 8,984.22 × 2,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.46x = 18,787,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787,127.05/5,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.70

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