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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.64, 8,976.20 and 3,061.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.64, 8,976.20 and 3,061.85 is: 4,588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.64 : 8,976.20 = 3,061.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.64/8,976.20 = 3,061.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.64x = 8,976.20 × 3,061.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.64x = 27,483,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483,717.78/5,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.55

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