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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.61, 8,986.53 and 2,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.61, 8,986.53 and 2,295.96 is: 3,444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.61 : 8,986.53 = 2,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.61/8,986.53 = 2,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.61x = 8,986.53 × 2,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.61x = 20,632,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,632,713.42/5,990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.18

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