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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.10, 8,991.39 and 3,072.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.10, 8,991.39 and 3,072.86 is: 4,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.10 : 8,991.39 = 3,072.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.10/8,991.39 = 3,072.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.10x = 8,991.39 × 3,072.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.10x = 27,629,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,282.68/5,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.95

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