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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.19, 8,999.84 and 2,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.19, 8,999.84 and 2,101.63 is: 3,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.19 : 8,999.84 = 2,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.19/8,999.84 = 2,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.19x = 8,999.84 × 2,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.19x = 18,914,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,914,333.74/5,997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.87

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