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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.30, 8,990.64 and 1,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.30, 8,990.64 and 1,612.02 is: 2,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.30 : 8,990.64 = 1,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.30/8,990.64 = 1,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.30x = 8,990.64 × 1,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.30x = 14,493,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,091.49/5,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.81

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