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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.72, 8,996.64 and 2,299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.72, 8,996.64 and 2,299.07 is: 3,448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.72 : 8,996.64 = 2,299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.72/8,996.64 = 2,299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.72x = 8,996.64 × 2,299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.72x = 20,683,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683,905.12/5,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.63

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