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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.18, 8,991.95 and 1,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.18, 8,991.95 and 1,612.90 is: 2,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.18 : 8,991.95 = 1,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.18/8,991.95 = 1,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.18x = 8,991.95 × 1,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.18x = 14,503,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503,071.20/5,995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.12

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