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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.08, 8,996.46 and 2,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.08, 8,996.46 and 2,301.16 is: 3,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.08 : 8,996.46 = 2,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.08/8,996.46 = 2,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.08x = 8,996.46 × 2,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.08x = 20,702,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702,293.89/5,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.91

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