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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.78, 8,999.08 and 2,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.78, 8,999.08 and 2,102.88 is: 3,154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.78 : 8,999.08 = 2,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.78/8,999.08 = 2,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.78x = 8,999.08 × 2,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.78x = 18,923,985.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923,985.35/5,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.64

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