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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.63, 8,987.68 and 2,479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.63, 8,987.68 and 2,479.99 is: 3,720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.63 : 8,987.68 = 2,479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.63/8,987.68 = 2,479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.63x = 8,987.68 × 2,479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.63x = 22,289,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,356.52/5,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.70

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