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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.36, 8,997.32 and 2,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.36, 8,997.32 and 2,297.36 is: 3,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.36 : 8,997.32 = 2,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.36/8,997.32 = 2,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.36x = 8,997.32 × 2,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.36x = 20,670,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,670,083.08/5,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.11

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