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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.82, 8,986.51 and 1,608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.82, 8,986.51 and 1,608.25 is: 2,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.82 : 8,986.51 = 1,608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.82/8,986.51 = 1,608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.82x = 8,986.51 × 1,608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.82x = 14,452,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,554.71/5,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.05

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