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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.60, 8,997.90 and 3,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.60, 8,997.90 and 3,082.60 is: 4,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.60 : 8,997.90 = 3,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.60/8,997.90 = 3,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.60x = 8,997.90 × 3,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.60x = 27,736,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736,926.54/5,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.90

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