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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.72, 8,993.40 and 2,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.72, 8,993.40 and 2,099.98 is: 3,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.72 : 8,993.40 = 2,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.72/8,993.40 = 2,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.72x = 8,993.40 × 2,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.72x = 18,885,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,885,960.13/5,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.91

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