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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.97, 8,995.71 and 2,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.97, 8,995.71 and 2,301.51 is: 3,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.97 : 8,995.71 = 2,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.97/8,995.71 = 2,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.97x = 8,995.71 × 2,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.97x = 20,703,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,703,745.94/5,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.64

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