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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.02, 8,997.92 and 1,616.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.02, 8,997.92 and 1,616.92 is: 2,425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.02 : 8,997.92 = 1,616.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.02/8,997.92 = 1,616.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.02x = 8,997.92 × 1,616.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.02x = 14,548,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,892.29/5,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.21

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