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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.60, 8,979.74 and 2,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.60, 8,979.74 and 2,092.36 is: 3,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.60 : 8,979.74 = 2,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.60/8,979.74 = 2,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.60x = 8,979.74 × 2,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.60x = 18,788,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788,848.79/5,990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.39

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