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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.03, 8,997.72 and 2,102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.03, 8,997.72 and 2,102.01 is: 3,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.03 : 8,997.72 = 2,102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.03/8,997.72 = 2,102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.03x = 8,997.72 × 2,102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.03x = 18,913,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,913,297.42/5,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.78

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