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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.68, 8,999.46 and 2,300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.68, 8,999.46 and 2,300.94 is: 3,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.68 : 8,999.46 = 2,300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.68/8,999.46 = 2,300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.68x = 8,999.46 × 2,300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.68x = 20,707,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,707,217.49/5,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.96

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