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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.08, 8,992.68 and 2,100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.08, 8,992.68 and 2,100.92 is: 3,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.08 : 8,992.68 = 2,100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.08/8,992.68 = 2,100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.08x = 8,992.68 × 2,100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.08x = 18,892,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,901.27/5,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.35

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