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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.38, 8,999.30 and 2,919.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.38, 8,999.30 and 2,919.38 is: 4,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.38 : 8,999.30 = 2,919.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.38/8,999.30 = 2,919.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.38x = 8,999.30 × 2,919.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.38x = 26,272,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,338.74/5,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.64

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