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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.96, 8,999.52 and 2,876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.96, 8,999.52 and 2,876.32 is: 4,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.96 : 8,999.52 = 2,876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.96/8,999.52 = 2,876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.96x = 8,999.52 × 2,876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.96x = 25,885,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885,499.37/5,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.00

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