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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.03, 8,993.03 and 2,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.03, 8,993.03 and 2,708.36 is: 4,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.03 : 8,993.03 = 2,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.03/8,993.03 = 2,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.03x = 8,993.03 × 2,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.03x = 24,356,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,304.22/5,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.08

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