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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.84, 8,986.52 and 1,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.84, 8,986.52 and 1,608.24 is: 2,412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.84 : 8,986.52 = 1,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.84/8,986.52 = 1,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.84x = 8,986.52 × 1,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.84x = 14,452,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,480.92/5,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.03

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