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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.79, 8,995.23 and 2,298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.79, 8,995.23 and 2,298.14 is: 3,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.79 : 8,995.23 = 2,298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.79/8,995.23 = 2,298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.79x = 8,995.23 × 2,298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.79x = 20,672,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,252.90/5,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.22

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