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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.82, 8,990.22 and 2,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.82, 8,990.22 and 2,095.22 is: 3,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.82 : 8,990.22 = 2,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.82/8,990.22 = 2,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.82x = 8,990.22 × 2,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.82x = 18,836,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836,519.08/5,990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.23

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