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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.41, 9,000.86 and 2,920.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.41, 9,000.86 and 2,920.41 is: 4,382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.41 : 9,000.86 = 2,920.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.41/9,000.86 = 2,920.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.41x = 9,000.86 × 2,920.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.41x = 26,286,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,286,186.95/5,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.19

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