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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.39, 8,985.87 and 1,607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.39, 8,985.87 and 1,607.82 is: 2,411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.39 : 8,985.87 = 1,607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.39/8,985.87 = 1,607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.39x = 8,985.87 × 1,607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.39x = 14,447,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,661.50/5,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.40

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