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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.05, 8,988.33 and 2,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.05, 8,988.33 and 2,095.76 is: 3,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.05 : 8,988.33 = 2,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.05/8,988.33 = 2,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.05x = 8,988.33 × 2,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.05x = 18,837,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837,382.48/5,991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.25

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