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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.94, 8,986.41 and 2,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.94, 8,986.41 and 2,526.30 is: 3,789.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.94 : 8,986.41 = 2,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.94/8,986.41 = 2,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.94x = 8,986.41 × 2,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.94x = 22,702,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,367.58/5,990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.45

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