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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.80, 8,994.39 and 1,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.80, 8,994.39 and 1,614.52 is: 2,421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.80 : 8,994.39 = 1,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.80/8,994.39 = 1,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.80x = 8,994.39 × 1,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.80x = 14,521,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,622.54/5,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.56

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