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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.70, 8,992.29 and 2,296.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.70, 8,992.29 and 2,296.81 is: 3,443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.70 : 8,992.29 = 2,296.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.70/8,992.29 = 2,296.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.70x = 8,992.29 × 2,296.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.70x = 20,653,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653,544.41/5,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.58

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