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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.67, 8,998.51 and 2,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.67, 8,998.51 and 2,049.77 is: 3,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.67 : 8,998.51 = 2,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.67/8,998.51 = 2,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.67x = 8,998.51 × 2,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.67x = 18,444,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,444,825.73/5,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.82

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