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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.74, 8,989.11 and 2,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.74, 8,989.11 and 2,098.26 is: 3,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.74 : 8,989.11 = 2,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.74/8,989.11 = 2,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.74x = 8,989.11 × 2,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.74x = 18,861,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861,489.95/5,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.39

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