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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.92, 8,986.13 and 2,040.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.92, 8,986.13 and 2,040.86 is: 3,061.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.92 : 8,986.13 = 2,040.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.92/8,986.13 = 2,040.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.92x = 8,986.13 × 2,040.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.92x = 18,339,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,453.19/5,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.72

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