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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.26, 8,988.66 and 3,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.26, 8,988.66 and 3,071.60 is: 4,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.26 : 8,988.66 = 3,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.26/8,988.66 = 3,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.26x = 8,988.66 × 3,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.26x = 27,609,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609,568.06/5,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.31

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