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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.54, 8,993.96 and 2,490.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.54, 8,993.96 and 2,490.97 is: 3,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.54 : 8,993.96 = 2,490.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.54/8,993.96 = 2,490.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.54x = 8,993.96 × 2,490.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.54x = 22,403,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,658.94/5,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.85

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