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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.37, 8,991.86 and 2,704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.37, 8,991.86 and 2,704.74 is: 4,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.37 : 8,991.86 = 2,704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.37/8,991.86 = 2,704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.37x = 8,991.86 × 2,704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.37x = 24,320,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320,661.97/5,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.28

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