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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.94, 8,993.70 and 2,301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.94, 8,993.70 and 2,301.21 is: 3,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.94 : 8,993.70 = 2,301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.94/8,993.70 = 2,301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.94x = 8,993.70 × 2,301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.94x = 20,696,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,696,392.38/5,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.43

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