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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.39, 8,995.23 and 2,301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.39, 8,995.23 and 2,301.75 is: 3,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.39 : 8,995.23 = 2,301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.39/8,995.23 = 2,301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.39x = 8,995.23 × 2,301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.39x = 20,704,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,770.65/5,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.88

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