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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.35, 8,989.81 and 2,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.35, 8,989.81 and 2,292.36 is: 3,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.35 : 8,989.81 = 2,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.35/8,989.81 = 2,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.35x = 8,989.81 × 2,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.35x = 20,607,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607,824.44/5,991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.60

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