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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.83, 8,997.60 and 1,616.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.83, 8,997.60 and 1,616.73 is: 2,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.83 : 8,997.60 = 1,616.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.83/8,997.60 = 1,616.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.83x = 8,997.60 × 1,616.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.83x = 14,546,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546,689.85/5,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.92

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