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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.39, 8,991.99 and 2,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.39, 8,991.99 and 2,875.08 is: 4,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.39 : 8,991.99 = 2,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.39/8,991.99 = 2,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.39x = 8,991.99 × 2,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.39x = 25,852,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852,690.61/5,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.81

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