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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.08, 8,982.40 and 2,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.08, 8,982.40 and 2,525.44 is: 3,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.08 : 8,982.40 = 2,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.08/8,982.40 = 2,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.08x = 8,982.40 × 2,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.08x = 22,684,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,512.26/5,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.01

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