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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.99, 8,995.29 and 1,614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.99, 8,995.29 and 1,614.29 is: 2,421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.99 : 8,995.29 = 1,614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.99/8,995.29 = 1,614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.99x = 8,995.29 × 1,614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.99x = 14,520,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,955.66/5,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.37

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