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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.46, 8,997.68 and 2,101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.46, 8,997.68 and 2,101.95 is: 3,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.46 : 8,997.68 = 2,101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.46/8,997.68 = 2,101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.46x = 8,997.68 × 2,101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.46x = 18,912,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912,678.73/5,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.93

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