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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.55, 8,984.38 and 2,093.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.55, 8,984.38 and 2,093.97 is: 3,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.55 : 8,984.38 = 2,093.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.55/8,984.38 = 2,093.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.55x = 8,984.38 × 2,093.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.55x = 18,813,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,813,022.19/5,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.97

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