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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.74, 8,986 and 2,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.74, 8,986 and 2,482.63 is: 3,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.74 : 8,986 = 2,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.74/8,986 = 2,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.74x = 8,986 × 2,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.74x = 22,308,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308,913.18/5,990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.90

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