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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.44, 8,993.40 and 1,613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.44, 8,993.40 and 1,613.28 is: 2,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.44 : 8,993.40 = 1,613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.44/8,993.40 = 1,613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.44x = 8,993.40 × 1,613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.44x = 14,508,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,508,872.35/5,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.98

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