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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.88, 8,997.92 and 2,100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.88, 8,997.92 and 2,100.23 is: 3,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.88 : 8,997.92 = 2,100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.88/8,997.92 = 2,100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.88x = 8,997.92 × 2,100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.88x = 18,897,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897,691.02/5,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.78

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