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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.42, 8,997.63 and 2,101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.42, 8,997.63 and 2,101.92 is: 3,152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.42 : 8,997.63 = 2,101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.42/8,997.63 = 2,101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.42x = 8,997.63 × 2,101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.42x = 18,912,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912,298.45/5,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.88

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