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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.46, 9,003.96 and 2,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.46, 9,003.96 and 2,881.13 is: 4,324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.46 : 9,003.96 = 2,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.46/9,003.96 = 2,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.46x = 9,003.96 × 2,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.46x = 25,941,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,941,534.26/5,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.70

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