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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.22, 8,994.24 and 2,100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.22, 8,994.24 and 2,100.66 is: 3,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.22 : 8,994.24 = 2,100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.22/8,994.24 = 2,100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.22x = 8,994.24 × 2,100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.22x = 18,893,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,840.20/5,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.96

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