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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.63, 8,979.46 and 2,291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.63, 8,979.46 and 2,291.11 is: 3,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.63 : 8,979.46 = 2,291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.63/8,979.46 = 2,291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.63x = 8,979.46 × 2,291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.63x = 20,572,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572,919.15/5,988.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.33

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