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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.52, 8,984.33 and 2,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.52, 8,984.33 and 2,093.94 is: 3,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.52 : 8,984.33 = 2,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.52/8,984.33 = 2,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.52x = 8,984.33 × 2,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.52x = 18,812,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812,637.49/5,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.93

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