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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.56, 8,872.92 and 2,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.56, 8,872.92 and 2,991.96 is: 4,490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.56 : 8,872.92 = 2,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.56/8,872.92 = 2,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.56x = 8,872.92 × 2,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.56x = 26,547,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,547,421.72/5,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.76

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