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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.64, 8,985.96 and 2,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.64, 8,985.96 and 2,094.14 is: 3,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.64 : 8,985.96 = 2,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.64/8,985.96 = 2,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.64x = 8,985.96 × 2,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.64x = 18,817,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817,813.34/5,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.20

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