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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.24, 8,998.86 and 2,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.24, 8,998.86 and 2,104.76 is: 3,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.24 : 8,998.86 = 2,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.24/8,998.86 = 2,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.24x = 8,998.86 × 2,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.24x = 18,940,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940,440.57/5,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.14

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