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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.52, 8,998.14 and 2,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.52, 8,998.14 and 2,102.32 is: 3,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.52 : 8,998.14 = 2,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.52/8,998.14 = 2,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.52x = 8,998.14 × 2,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.52x = 18,916,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916,969.68/5,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.13

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