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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.96, 8,995.49 and 2,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.96, 8,995.49 and 2,102.80 is: 3,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.96 : 8,995.49 = 2,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.96/8,995.49 = 2,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.96x = 8,995.49 × 2,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.96x = 18,915,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915,671.39/5,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.16

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