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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.06, 8,994.40 and 2,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.06, 8,994.40 and 2,706.44 is: 4,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.06 : 8,994.40 = 2,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.06/8,994.40 = 2,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.06x = 8,994.40 × 2,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.06x = 24,342,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342,752.20/5,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.83

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