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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.63, 8,994.62 and 2,101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.63, 8,994.62 and 2,101.13 is: 3,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.63 : 8,994.62 = 2,101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.63/8,994.62 = 2,101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.63x = 8,994.62 × 2,101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.63x = 18,898,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,810.44/5,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.05

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