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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.26, 8,997.11 and 2,048.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.26, 8,997.11 and 2,048.18 is: 3,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.26 : 8,997.11 = 2,048.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.26/8,997.11 = 2,048.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.26x = 8,997.11 × 2,048.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.26x = 18,427,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,427,645.53/5,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.68

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