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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.07, 8,991.09 and 2,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.07, 8,991.09 and 2,097.56 is: 3,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.07 : 8,991.09 = 2,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.07/8,991.09 = 2,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.07x = 8,991.09 × 2,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.07x = 18,859,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,859,373.22/5,994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.34

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