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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.70, 8,993.55 and 2,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.70, 8,993.55 and 2,099.60 is: 3,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.70 : 8,993.55 = 2,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.70/8,993.55 = 2,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.70x = 8,993.55 × 2,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.70x = 18,882,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,882,857.58/5,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.40

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