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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.89, 8,993.30 and 2,532.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.89, 8,993.30 and 2,532.17 is: 3,798.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.89 : 8,993.30 = 2,532.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.89/8,993.30 = 2,532.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.89x = 8,993.30 × 2,532.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.89x = 22,772,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,551.80/5,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.66

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