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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.47, 8,989.91 and 2,480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.47, 8,989.91 and 2,480.54 is: 3,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.47 : 8,989.91 = 2,480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.47/8,989.91 = 2,480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.47x = 8,989.91 × 2,480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.47x = 22,299,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,793.18/5,990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.55

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