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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.82, 8,998.98 and 2,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.82, 8,998.98 and 2,050.83 is: 3,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.82 : 8,998.98 = 2,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.82/8,998.98 = 2,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.82x = 8,998.98 × 2,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.82x = 18,455,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455,378.15/5,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.50

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