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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.60, 8,993.36 and 2,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.60, 8,993.36 and 2,296.76 is: 3,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.60 : 8,993.36 = 2,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.60/8,993.36 = 2,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.60x = 8,993.36 × 2,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.60x = 20,655,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,655,589.51/5,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.70

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