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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.33, 8,996.15 and 1,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.33, 8,996.15 and 1,614.82 is: 2,422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.33 : 8,996.15 = 1,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.33/8,996.15 = 1,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.33x = 8,996.15 × 1,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.33x = 14,527,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,162.94/5,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.27

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