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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.83, 8,994.60 and 1,614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.83, 8,994.60 and 1,614.73 is: 2,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.83 : 8,994.60 = 1,614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.83/8,994.60 = 1,614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.83x = 8,994.60 × 1,614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.83x = 14,523,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,850.46/5,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.92

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