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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.97, 8,995.56 and 2,299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.97, 8,995.56 and 2,299.41 is: 3,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.97 : 8,995.56 = 2,299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.97/8,995.56 = 2,299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.97x = 8,995.56 × 2,299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.97x = 20,684,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684,480.62/5,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.16

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