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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.42, 8,996.22 and 1,615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.42, 8,996.22 and 1,615.32 is: 2,423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.42 : 8,996.22 = 1,615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.42/8,996.22 = 1,615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.42x = 8,996.22 × 1,615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.42x = 14,531,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,774.09/5,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.00

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