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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.61, 8,995.05 and 1,615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.61, 8,995.05 and 1,615.42 is: 2,422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.61 : 8,995.05 = 1,615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.61/8,995.05 = 1,615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.61x = 8,995.05 × 1,615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.61x = 14,530,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,530,783.67/5,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.76

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