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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.04, 8,993.70 and 2,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.04, 8,993.70 and 2,710.44 is: 4,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.04 : 8,993.70 = 2,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.04/8,993.70 = 2,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.04x = 8,993.70 × 2,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.04x = 24,376,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,884.23/5,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.46

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