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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.05, 8,998.71 and 2,489.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.05, 8,998.71 and 2,489.59 is: 3,734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.05 : 8,998.71 = 2,489.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.05/8,998.71 = 2,489.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.05x = 8,998.71 × 2,489.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.05x = 22,403,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,098.43/5,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.44

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