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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.10, 8,982.75 and 2,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.10, 8,982.75 and 2,871.03 is: 4,304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.10 : 8,982.75 = 2,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.10/8,982.75 = 2,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.10x = 8,982.75 × 2,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.10x = 25,789,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,789,744.73/5,991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.68

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