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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.06, 8,993.43 and 2,534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.06, 8,993.43 and 2,534.58 is: 3,800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.06 : 8,993.43 = 2,534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.06/8,993.43 = 2,534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.06x = 8,993.43 × 2,534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.06x = 22,794,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,567.81/5,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.96

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