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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.81, 8,983.94 and 2,042.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.81, 8,983.94 and 2,042.79 is: 3,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.81 : 8,983.94 = 2,042.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.81/8,983.94 = 2,042.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.81x = 8,983.94 × 2,042.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.81x = 18,352,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352,292.58/5,991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.90

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