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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.23, 8,995.74 and 1,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.23, 8,995.74 and 1,615.13 is: 2,422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.23 : 8,995.74 = 1,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.23/8,995.74 = 1,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.23x = 8,995.74 × 1,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.23x = 14,529,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529,289.55/5,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.67

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