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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.01, 8,987.73 and 2,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.01, 8,987.73 and 2,098.15 is: 3,147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.01 : 8,987.73 = 2,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.01/8,987.73 = 2,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.01x = 8,987.73 × 2,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.01x = 18,857,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857,605.70/5,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.65

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