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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.89, 8,989.34 and 2,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.89, 8,989.34 and 2,096.40 is: 3,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.89 : 8,989.34 = 2,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.89/8,989.34 = 2,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.89x = 8,989.34 × 2,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.89x = 18,845,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,845,241.89/5,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.60

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