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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.51, 8,986.37 and 2,295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.51, 8,986.37 and 2,295.83 is: 3,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.51 : 8,986.37 = 2,295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.51/8,986.37 = 2,295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.51x = 8,986.37 × 2,295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.51x = 20,631,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631,121.43/5,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.97

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