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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.30, 8,991.15 and 2,531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.30, 8,991.15 and 2,531.70 is: 3,795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.30 : 8,991.15 = 2,531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.30/8,991.15 = 2,531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.30x = 8,991.15 × 2,531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.30x = 22,762,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,894.46/5,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.52

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