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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.24, 8,989.23 and 2,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.24, 8,989.23 and 2,301.12 is: 3,449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.24 : 8,989.23 = 2,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.24/8,989.23 = 2,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.24x = 8,989.23 × 2,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.24x = 20,685,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685,260.87/5,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.71

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