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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.40, 8,994.03 and 2,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.40, 8,994.03 and 2,100.60 is: 3,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.40 : 8,994.03 = 2,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.40/8,994.03 = 2,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.40x = 8,994.03 × 2,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.40x = 18,892,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,859.42/5,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.70

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