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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.69, 8,993.09 and 2,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.69, 8,993.09 and 2,097.13 is: 3,147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.69 : 8,993.09 = 2,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.69/8,993.09 = 2,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.69x = 8,993.09 × 2,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.69x = 18,859,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,859,668.35/5,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.11

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