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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.81, 8,995.52 and 2,707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.81, 8,995.52 and 2,707.19 is: 4,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.81 : 8,995.52 = 2,707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.81/8,995.52 = 2,707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.81x = 8,995.52 × 2,707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.81x = 24,352,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,352,543.58/5,993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.95

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