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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.16, 8,996.26 and 2,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.16, 8,996.26 and 2,048.26 is: 3,072.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.16 : 8,996.26 = 2,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.16/8,996.26 = 2,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.16x = 8,996.26 × 2,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.16x = 18,426,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,696.47/5,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.57

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