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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.53, 8,993.94 and 2,490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.53, 8,993.94 and 2,490.96 is: 3,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.53 : 8,993.94 = 2,490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.53/8,993.94 = 2,490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.53x = 8,993.94 × 2,490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.53x = 22,403,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,487.36/5,998.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.83

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