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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.96, 8,990.91 and 1,611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.96, 8,990.91 and 1,611.05 is: 2,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.96 : 8,990.91 = 1,611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.96/8,990.91 = 1,611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.96x = 8,990.91 × 1,611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.96x = 14,484,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,805.56/5,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.57

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