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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.60, 8,991.81 and 2,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.60, 8,991.81 and 2,707.90 is: 4,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.60 : 8,991.81 = 2,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.60/8,991.81 = 2,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.60x = 8,991.81 × 2,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.60x = 24,348,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348,899.82/5,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.45

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