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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.32, 8,996.40 and 2,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.32, 8,996.40 and 2,102.40 is: 3,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.32 : 8,996.40 = 2,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.32/8,996.40 = 2,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.32x = 8,996.40 × 2,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.32x = 18,914,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,914,031.36/5,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.22

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