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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.00, 9,002.78 and 2,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.00, 9,002.78 and 2,668.14 is: 4,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.00 : 9,002.78 = 2,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.00/9,002.78 = 2,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.00x = 9,002.78 × 2,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.00x = 24,020,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,020,674.09/5,999.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.12

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