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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.07, 8,992.59 and 2,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.07, 8,992.59 and 2,098.56 is: 3,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.07 : 8,992.59 = 2,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.07/8,992.59 = 2,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.07x = 8,992.59 × 2,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.07x = 18,871,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,871,489.67/5,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.83

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