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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.41, 8,991.54 and 2,873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.41, 8,991.54 and 2,873.84 is: 4,307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.41 : 8,991.54 = 2,873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.41/8,991.54 = 2,873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.41x = 8,991.54 × 2,873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.41x = 25,840,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840,202.36/5,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.84

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