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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.09, 8,998.40 and 3,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.09, 8,998.40 and 3,077.44 is: 4,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.09 : 8,998.40 = 3,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.09/8,998.40 = 3,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.09x = 8,998.40 × 3,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.09x = 27,692,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692,036.10/5,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.58

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