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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.81, 8,994.30 and 1,614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.81, 8,994.30 and 1,614.61 is: 2,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.81 : 8,994.30 = 1,614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.81/8,994.30 = 1,614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.81x = 8,994.30 × 1,614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.81x = 14,522,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,522,286.72/5,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.67

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