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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.47, 8,992.35 and 2,299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.47, 8,992.35 and 2,299.86 is: 3,450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.47 : 8,992.35 = 2,299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.47/8,992.35 = 2,299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.47x = 8,992.35 × 2,299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.47x = 20,681,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681,146.07/5,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.04

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