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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.44, 8,997.24 and 2,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.44, 8,997.24 and 2,099.88 is: 3,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.44 : 8,997.24 = 2,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.44/8,997.24 = 2,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.44x = 8,997.24 × 2,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.44x = 18,893,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,124.33/5,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.25

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