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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.20, 8,994.60 and 2,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.20, 8,994.60 and 2,709.60 is: 4,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.20 : 8,994.60 = 2,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.20/8,994.60 = 2,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.20x = 8,994.60 × 2,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.20x = 24,371,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371,768.16/5,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.18

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