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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.80, 8,990.40 and 1,611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.80, 8,990.40 and 1,611.16 is: 2,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.80 : 8,990.40 = 1,611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.80/8,990.40 = 1,611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.80x = 8,990.40 × 1,611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.80x = 14,484,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,972.86/5,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.66

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