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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.72, 8,988.81 and 2,295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.72, 8,988.81 and 2,295.66 is: 3,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.72 : 8,988.81 = 2,295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.72/8,988.81 = 2,295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.72x = 8,988.81 × 2,295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.72x = 20,635,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,251.56/5,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.81

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