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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.33, 8,993.85 and 1,614.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.33, 8,993.85 and 1,614.23 is: 2,421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.33 : 8,993.85 = 1,614.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.33/8,993.85 = 1,614.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.33x = 8,993.85 × 1,614.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.33x = 14,518,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518,142.49/5,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.17

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