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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.85, 8,998.05 and 2,297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.85, 8,998.05 and 2,297.85 is: 3,447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.85 : 8,998.05 = 2,297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.85/8,998.05 = 2,297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.85x = 8,998.05 × 2,297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.85x = 20,676,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676,169.19/5,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.84

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