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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.90, 8,994.32 and 2,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.90, 8,994.32 and 2,709.24 is: 4,063.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.90 : 8,994.32 = 2,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.90/8,994.32 = 2,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.90x = 8,994.32 × 2,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.90x = 24,367,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367,771.52/5,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.39

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