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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.03, 8,993.36 and 2,045.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.03, 8,993.36 and 2,045.22 is: 3,068.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.03 : 8,993.36 = 2,045.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.03/8,993.36 = 2,045.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.03x = 8,993.36 × 2,045.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.03x = 18,393,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393,428.61/5,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.11

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