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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.44, 8,987.60 and 2,431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.44, 8,987.60 and 2,431.85 is: 3,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.44 : 8,987.60 = 2,431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.44/8,987.60 = 2,431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.44x = 8,987.60 × 2,431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.44x = 21,856,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856,523.61/5,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.96

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