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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.15, 8,989.79 and 3,070.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.15, 8,989.79 and 3,070.95 is: 4,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.15 : 8,989.79 = 3,070.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.15/8,989.79 = 3,070.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.15x = 8,989.79 × 3,070.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.15x = 27,607,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,607,180.25/5,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.69

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