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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.88, 8,999.67 and 2,302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.88, 8,999.67 and 2,302.85 is: 3,454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.88 : 8,999.67 = 2,302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.88/8,999.67 = 2,302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.88x = 8,999.67 × 2,302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.88x = 20,724,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724,845.06/5,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.79

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