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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.72, 8,993.64 and 2,100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.72, 8,993.64 and 2,100.22 is: 3,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.72 : 8,993.64 = 2,100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.72/8,993.64 = 2,100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.72x = 8,993.64 × 2,100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.72x = 18,888,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,888,622.60/5,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.35

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