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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.33, 8,994.24 and 2,097.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.33, 8,994.24 and 2,097.77 is: 3,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.33 : 8,994.24 = 2,097.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.33/8,994.24 = 2,097.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.33x = 8,994.24 × 2,097.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.33x = 18,867,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,867,801.87/5,993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.14

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