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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.39, 8,996.10 and 2,100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.39, 8,996.10 and 2,100.90 is: 3,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.39 : 8,996.10 = 2,100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.39/8,996.10 = 2,100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.39x = 8,996.10 × 2,100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.39x = 18,899,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,906.49/5,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.36

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