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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.87, 8,989.59 and 1,611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.87, 8,989.59 and 1,611.37 is: 2,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.87 : 8,989.59 = 1,611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.87/8,989.59 = 1,611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.87x = 8,989.59 × 1,611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.87x = 14,485,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485,533.16/5,993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.72

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