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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.70, 8,994.60 and 2,705.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.70, 8,994.60 and 2,705.10 is: 4,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.70 : 8,994.60 = 2,705.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.70/8,994.60 = 2,705.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.70x = 8,994.60 × 2,705.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.70x = 24,331,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331,292.46/5,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.48

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