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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.05, 8,985.54 and 2,040.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.05, 8,985.54 and 2,040.09 is: 3,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.05 : 8,985.54 = 2,040.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.05/8,985.54 = 2,040.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.05x = 8,985.54 × 2,040.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.05x = 18,331,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331,310.30/5,990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.29

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