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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.24, 8,995.05 and 1,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.24, 8,995.05 and 1,615.04 is: 2,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.24 : 8,995.05 = 1,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.24/8,995.05 = 1,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.24x = 8,995.05 × 1,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.24x = 14,527,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,354.31/5,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.34

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