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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.46, 8,991.66 and 1,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.46, 8,991.66 and 1,611.54 is: 2,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.46 : 8,991.66 = 1,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.46/8,991.66 = 1,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.46x = 8,991.66 × 1,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.46x = 14,490,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490,419.76/5,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.30

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