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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.99, 8,761.91 and 3,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.99, 8,761.91 and 3,059.91 is: 4,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.99 : 8,761.91 = 3,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.99/8,761.91 = 3,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.99x = 8,761.91 × 3,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.99x = 26,810,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810,640.73/5,841.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.30

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