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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.89, 8,993.97 and 2,299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.89, 8,993.97 and 2,299.86 is: 3,449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.89 : 8,993.97 = 2,299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.89/8,993.97 = 2,299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.89x = 8,993.97 × 2,299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.89x = 20,684,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684,871.84/5,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.84

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