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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.87, 8,986.76 and 2,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.87, 8,986.76 and 2,040.90 is: 3,061.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.87 : 8,986.76 = 2,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.87/8,986.76 = 2,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.87x = 8,986.76 × 2,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.87x = 18,341,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341,068.28/5,990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.51

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