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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.65, 8,998.59 and 2,303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.65, 8,998.59 and 2,303.97 is: 3,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.65 : 8,998.59 = 2,303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.65/8,998.59 = 2,303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.65x = 8,998.59 × 2,303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.65x = 20,732,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,481.40/5,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.19

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