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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.80, 8,994.22 and 2,101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.80, 8,994.22 and 2,101.28 is: 3,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.80 : 8,994.22 = 2,101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.80/8,994.22 = 2,101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.80x = 8,994.22 × 2,101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.80x = 18,899,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,374.60/5,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.05

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