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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.57, 8,992.35 and 2,100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.57, 8,992.35 and 2,100.85 is: 3,149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.57 : 8,992.35 = 2,100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.57/8,992.35 = 2,100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.57x = 8,992.35 × 2,100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.57x = 18,891,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891,578.50/5,998.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.35

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