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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.69, 8,996.09 and 2,099.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.69, 8,996.09 and 2,099.13 is: 3,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.69 : 8,996.09 = 2,099.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.69/8,996.09 = 2,099.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.69x = 8,996.09 × 2,099.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.69x = 18,883,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,962.40/5,994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.11

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