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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.74, 8,993.91 and 1,614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.74, 8,993.91 and 1,614.25 is: 2,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.74 : 8,993.91 = 1,614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.74/8,993.91 = 1,614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.74x = 8,993.91 × 1,614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.74x = 14,518,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518,419.22/5,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.05

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