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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.96, 8,987.97 and 2,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.96, 8,987.97 and 2,093.64 is: 3,140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.96 : 8,987.97 = 2,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.96/8,987.97 = 2,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.96x = 8,987.97 × 2,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.96x = 18,817,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817,573.51/5,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.47

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