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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.47, 8,995.35 and 2,491.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.47, 8,995.35 and 2,491.89 is: 3,736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.47 : 8,995.35 = 2,491.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.47/8,995.35 = 2,491.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.47x = 8,995.35 × 2,491.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.47x = 22,415,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,422.71/5,999.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.23

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