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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.30, 8,986.68 and 1,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.30, 8,986.68 and 1,608.75 is: 2,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.30 : 8,986.68 = 1,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.30/8,986.68 = 1,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.30x = 8,986.68 × 1,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.30x = 14,457,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,321.45/5,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.05

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