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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.87, 8,998.02 and 2,105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.87, 8,998.02 and 2,105.01 is: 3,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.87 : 8,998.02 = 2,105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.87/8,998.02 = 2,105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.87x = 8,998.02 × 2,105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.87x = 18,940,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940,922.08/5,997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.94

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