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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.50, 8,994.26 and 2,300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.50, 8,994.26 and 2,300.98 is: 3,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.50 : 8,994.26 = 2,300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.50/8,994.26 = 2,300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.50x = 8,994.26 × 2,300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.50x = 20,695,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,695,612.37/5,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.13

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