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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.61, 8,993.55 and 1,614.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.61, 8,993.55 and 1,614.42 is: 2,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.61 : 8,993.55 = 1,614.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.61/8,993.55 = 1,614.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.61x = 8,993.55 × 1,614.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.61x = 14,519,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519,366.99/5,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.26

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