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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.11, 8,997.21 and 2,299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.11, 8,997.21 and 2,299.46 is: 3,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.11 : 8,997.21 = 2,299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.11/8,997.21 = 2,299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.11x = 8,997.21 × 2,299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.11x = 20,688,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,688,679.52/5,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.20

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