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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.30, 8,995.14 and 1,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.30, 8,995.14 and 1,615.02 is: 2,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.30 : 8,995.14 = 1,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.30/8,995.14 = 1,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.30x = 8,995.14 × 1,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.30x = 14,527,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,331.00/5,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.31

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