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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.01, 8,985.62 and 2,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.01, 8,985.62 and 2,295.33 is: 3,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.01 : 8,985.62 = 2,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.01/8,985.62 = 2,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.01x = 8,985.62 × 2,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.01x = 20,624,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624,963.15/5,990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.23

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