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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.10, 8,998.65 and 5,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.10, 8,998.65 and 5,135.10 is: 7,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.10 : 8,998.65 = 5,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.10/8,998.65 = 5,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.10x = 8,998.65 × 5,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.10x = 46,208,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208,967.62/5,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.65

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