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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.70, 8,994.92 and 1,614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.70, 8,994.92 and 1,614.21 is: 2,421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.70 : 8,994.92 = 1,614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.70/8,994.92 = 1,614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.70x = 8,994.92 × 1,614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.70x = 14,519,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519,681.74/5,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.28

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