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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.01, 8,999.61 and 3,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.01, 8,999.61 and 3,221.44 is: 4,833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.01 : 8,999.61 = 3,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.01/8,999.61 = 3,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.01x = 8,999.61 × 3,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.01x = 28,991,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991,642.53/5,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.55

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