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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.38, 8,989.42 and 2,527.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.38, 8,989.42 and 2,527.62 is: 3,793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.38 : 8,989.42 = 2,527.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.38/8,989.42 = 2,527.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.38x = 8,989.42 × 2,527.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.38x = 22,721,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721,837.78/5,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.05

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