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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.77, 8,981.10 and 2,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.77, 8,981.10 and 2,292.30 is: 3,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.77 : 8,981.10 = 2,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.77/8,981.10 = 2,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.77x = 8,981.10 × 2,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.77x = 20,587,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587,375.53/5,989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.09

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