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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.78, 8,984.98 and 2,700.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.78, 8,984.98 and 2,700.98 is: 4,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.78 : 8,984.98 = 2,700.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.78/8,984.98 = 2,700.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.78x = 8,984.98 × 2,700.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.78x = 24,268,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,268,251.28/5,988.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.29

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