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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.72, 8,994.42 and 2,914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.72, 8,994.42 and 2,914.04 is: 4,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.72 : 8,994.42 = 2,914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.72/8,994.42 = 2,914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.72x = 8,994.42 × 2,914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.72x = 26,210,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210,099.66/5,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.93

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