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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.60, 8,988.36 and 2,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.60, 8,988.36 and 2,094.96 is: 3,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.60 : 8,988.36 = 2,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.60/8,988.36 = 2,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.60x = 8,988.36 × 2,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.60x = 18,830,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,830,254.67/5,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.78

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