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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.81, 8,995.31 and 2,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.81, 8,995.31 and 2,101.20 is: 3,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.81 : 8,995.31 = 2,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.81/8,995.31 = 2,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.81x = 8,995.31 × 2,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.81x = 18,900,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900,945.37/5,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.83

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