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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.17, 8,987.82 and 2,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.17, 8,987.82 and 2,042.21 is: 3,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.17 : 8,987.82 = 2,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.17/8,987.82 = 2,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.17x = 8,987.82 × 2,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.17x = 18,354,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354,970.94/5,991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.67

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