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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.50, 8,998.49 and 2,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.50, 8,998.49 and 2,050.16 is: 3,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.50 : 8,998.49 = 2,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.50/8,998.49 = 2,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.50x = 8,998.49 × 2,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.50x = 18,448,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,448,304.39/5,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.49

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