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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.64, 8,982.99 and 2,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.64, 8,982.99 and 2,094.54 is: 3,140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.64 : 8,982.99 = 2,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.64/8,982.99 = 2,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.64x = 8,982.99 × 2,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.64x = 18,815,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,815,231.87/5,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.77

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