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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.78, 8,988.71 and 2,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.78, 8,988.71 and 2,097.27 is: 3,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.78 : 8,988.71 = 2,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.78/8,988.71 = 2,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.78x = 8,988.71 × 2,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.78x = 18,851,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,741.34/5,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.22

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