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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.62, 8,985.49 and 2,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.62, 8,985.49 and 2,241.68 is: 3,362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.62 : 8,985.49 = 2,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.62/8,985.49 = 2,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.62x = 8,985.49 × 2,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.62x = 20,142,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,593.22/5,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.36

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