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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.43, 8,987.67 and 2,097.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.43, 8,987.67 and 2,097.71 is: 3,144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.43 : 8,987.67 = 2,097.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.43/8,987.67 = 2,097.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.43x = 8,987.67 × 2,097.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.43x = 18,853,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853,547.70/5,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.65

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