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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.90, 8,997.33 and 2,711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.90, 8,997.33 and 2,711.23 is: 4,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.90 : 8,997.33 = 2,711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.90/8,997.33 = 2,711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.90x = 8,997.33 × 2,711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.90x = 24,393,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393,831.02/5,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.38

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