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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.46, 8,993.16 and 1,612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.46, 8,993.16 and 1,612.56 is: 2,418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.46 : 8,993.16 = 1,612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.46/8,993.16 = 1,612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.46x = 8,993.16 × 1,612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.46x = 14,502,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,010.09/5,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.83

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