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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.90, 8,987.91 and 3,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.90, 8,987.91 and 3,069.70 is: 4,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.90 : 8,987.91 = 3,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.90/8,987.91 = 3,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.90x = 8,987.91 × 3,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.90x = 27,590,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,187.33/5,992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.81

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