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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.22, 8,982.92 and 2,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.22, 8,982.92 and 2,871.12 is: 4,304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.22 : 8,982.92 = 2,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.22/8,982.92 = 2,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.22x = 8,982.92 × 2,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.22x = 25,791,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,791,041.27/5,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.81

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