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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.64, 8,985.96 and 2,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.64, 8,985.96 and 2,095.04 is: 3,142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.64 : 8,985.96 = 2,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.64/8,985.96 = 2,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.64x = 8,985.96 × 2,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.64x = 18,825,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825,945.64/5,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.56

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