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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.89, 8,991.62 and 2,046.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.89, 8,991.62 and 2,046.47 is: 3,067.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.89 : 8,991.62 = 2,046.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.89/8,991.62 = 2,046.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.89x = 8,991.62 × 2,046.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.89x = 18,401,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,401,025.39/5,998.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.41

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