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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.90, 8,993.34 and 2,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.90, 8,993.34 and 2,707.92 is: 4,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.90 : 8,993.34 = 2,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.90/8,993.34 = 2,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.90x = 8,993.34 × 2,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.90x = 24,353,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353,245.25/5,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.33

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