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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.68, 8,979.29 and 2,477.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.68, 8,979.29 and 2,477.49 is: 3,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.68 : 8,979.29 = 2,477.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.68/8,979.29 = 2,477.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.68x = 8,979.29 × 2,477.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.68x = 22,246,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,101.18/5,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.07

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