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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.31, 8,991.47 and 1,611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.31, 8,991.47 and 1,611.77 is: 2,417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.31 : 8,991.47 = 1,611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.31/8,991.47 = 1,611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.31x = 8,991.47 × 1,611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.31x = 14,492,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,181.60/5,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.66

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