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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.36, 8,996.64 and 2,101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.36, 8,996.64 and 2,101.92 is: 3,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.36 : 8,996.64 = 2,101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.36/8,996.64 = 2,101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.36x = 8,996.64 × 2,101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.36x = 18,910,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,910,217.55/5,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.09

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