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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.46, 8,993.87 and 1,614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.46, 8,993.87 and 1,614.18 is: 2,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.46 : 8,993.87 = 1,614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.46/8,993.87 = 1,614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.46x = 8,993.87 × 1,614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.46x = 14,517,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517,695.39/5,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.05

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