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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.48, 8,997.71 and 2,102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.48, 8,997.71 and 2,102.89 is: 3,154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.48 : 8,997.71 = 2,102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.48/8,997.71 = 2,102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.48x = 8,997.71 × 2,102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.48x = 18,921,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,177.14/5,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.33

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