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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.21, 8,995.53 and 2,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.21, 8,995.53 and 2,298.56 is: 3,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.21 : 8,995.53 = 2,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.21/8,995.53 = 2,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.21x = 8,995.53 × 2,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.21x = 20,676,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676,765.44/5,996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.31

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