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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.71, 8,988.20 and 2,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.71, 8,988.20 and 2,297.07 is: 3,445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.71 : 8,988.20 = 2,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.71/8,988.20 = 2,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.71x = 8,988.20 × 2,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.71x = 20,646,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,646,513.09/5,991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.85

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