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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.08, 8,997.23 and 1,615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.08, 8,997.23 and 1,615.65 is: 2,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.08 : 8,997.23 = 1,615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.08/8,997.23 = 1,615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.08x = 8,997.23 × 1,615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.08x = 14,536,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,536,335.86/5,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.50

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