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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.28, 8,986.92 and 1,609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.28, 8,986.92 and 1,609.18 is: 2,413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.28 : 8,986.92 = 1,609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.28/8,986.92 = 1,609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.28x = 8,986.92 × 1,609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.28x = 14,461,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461,571.93/5,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.77

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