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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.27, 8,994.63 and 1,614.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.27, 8,994.63 and 1,614.78 is: 2,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.27 : 8,994.63 = 1,614.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.27/8,994.63 = 1,614.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.27x = 8,994.63 × 1,614.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.27x = 14,524,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,348.63/5,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.83

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