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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.05, 8,997.21 and 2,488.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.05, 8,997.21 and 2,488.59 is: 3,732.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.05 : 8,997.21 = 2,488.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.05/8,997.21 = 2,488.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.05x = 8,997.21 × 2,488.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.05x = 22,390,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,366.83/5,998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.94

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