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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.35, 8,989.70 and 2,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.35, 8,989.70 and 2,097.84 is: 3,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.35 : 8,989.70 = 2,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.35/8,989.70 = 2,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.35x = 8,989.70 × 2,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.35x = 18,858,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,858,975.47/5,994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.13

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