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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.43, 8,996.09 and 2,048.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.43, 8,996.09 and 2,048.65 is: 3,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.43 : 8,996.09 = 2,048.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.43/8,996.09 = 2,048.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.43x = 8,996.09 × 2,048.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.43x = 18,429,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429,784.55/5,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.95

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