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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.76, 8,987.36 and 2,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.76, 8,987.36 and 2,097.90 is: 3,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.76 : 8,987.36 = 2,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.76/8,987.36 = 2,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.76x = 8,987.36 × 2,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.76x = 18,854,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854,572.05/5,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.28

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