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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.59, 8,988.45 and 2,042.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.59, 8,988.45 and 2,042.63 is: 3,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.59 : 8,988.45 = 2,042.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.59/8,988.45 = 2,042.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.59x = 8,988.45 × 2,042.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.59x = 18,360,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,120.78/5,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.31

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