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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.96, 8,997.12 and 2,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.96, 8,997.12 and 2,707.20 is: 4,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.96 : 8,997.12 = 2,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.96/8,997.12 = 2,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.96x = 8,997.12 × 2,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.96x = 24,357,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,003.26/5,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.88

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