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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.60, 9,729.90 and 5,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.60, 9,729.90 and 5,989.80 is: 8,984.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.60 : 9,729.90 = 5,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.60/9,729.90 = 5,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.60x = 9,729.90 × 5,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.60x = 58,280,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,280,155.02/6,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.70

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