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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.46, 8,989.94 and 4,834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.46, 8,989.94 and 4,834.45 is: 7,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.46 : 8,989.94 = 4,834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.46/8,989.94 = 4,834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.46x = 8,989.94 × 4,834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.46x = 43,461,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,461,415.43/5,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.10

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