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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.40, 8,993.40 and 2,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.40, 8,993.40 and 2,711.50 is: 4,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.40 : 8,993.40 = 2,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.40/8,993.40 = 2,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.40x = 8,993.40 × 2,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.40x = 24,385,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385,604.10/5,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.03

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