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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.16, 8,998.25 and 2,100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.16, 8,998.25 and 2,100.58 is: 3,152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.16 : 8,998.25 = 2,100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.16/8,998.25 = 2,100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.16x = 8,998.25 × 2,100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.16x = 18,901,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,901,510.99/5,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.27

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