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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.15, 8,991.28 and 2,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.15, 8,991.28 and 2,874.18 is: 4,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.15 : 8,991.28 = 2,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.15/8,991.28 = 2,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.15x = 8,991.28 × 2,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.15x = 25,842,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,842,549.96/5,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.14

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