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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.93, 8,993.57 and 2,100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.93, 8,993.57 and 2,100.42 is: 3,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.93 : 8,993.57 = 2,100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.93/8,993.57 = 2,100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.93x = 8,993.57 × 2,100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.93x = 18,890,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890,263.80/5,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.99

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