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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.37, 8,988.53 and 1,831.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.37, 8,988.53 and 1,831.45 is: 2,747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.37 : 8,988.53 = 1,831.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.37/8,988.53 = 1,831.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.37x = 8,988.53 × 1,831.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.37x = 16,462,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,034.11/5,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.62

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