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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.97, 8,871.92 and 2,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.97, 8,871.92 and 2,991.32 is: 4,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.97 : 8,871.92 = 2,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.97/8,871.92 = 2,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.97x = 8,871.92 × 2,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.97x = 26,538,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,736.78/5,910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.75

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