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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.61, 8,989.46 and 1,609.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.61, 8,989.46 and 1,609.97 is: 2,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.61 : 8,989.46 = 1,609.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.61/8,989.46 = 1,609.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.61x = 8,989.46 × 1,609.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.61x = 14,472,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472,752.87/5,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.10

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