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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.05, 8,990.85 and 2,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.05, 8,990.85 and 2,483.16 is: 3,724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.05 : 8,990.85 = 2,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.05/8,990.85 = 2,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.05x = 8,990.85 × 2,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.05x = 22,325,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325,680.71/5,994.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.64

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