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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.81, 8,991 and 1,612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.81, 8,991 and 1,612.31 is: 2,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.81 : 8,991 = 1,612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.81/8,991 = 1,612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.81x = 8,991 × 1,612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.81x = 14,496,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496,234.26/5,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.13

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