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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.21, 8,990.64 and 1,611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.21, 8,990.64 and 1,611.33 is: 2,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.21 : 8,990.64 = 1,611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.21/8,990.64 = 1,611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.21x = 8,990.64 × 1,611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.21x = 14,486,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,486,887.95/5,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.81

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