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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.84, 8,999.18 and 2,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.84, 8,999.18 and 2,049.16 is: 3,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.84 : 8,999.18 = 2,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.84/8,999.18 = 2,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.84x = 8,999.18 × 2,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.84x = 18,440,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440,759.69/5,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.05

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