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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.57, 8,993.85 and 2,101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.57, 8,993.85 and 2,101.85 is: 3,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.57 : 8,993.85 = 2,101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.57/8,993.85 = 2,101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.57x = 8,993.85 × 2,101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.57x = 18,903,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903,723.62/5,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.85

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