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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.25, 8,998.27 and 1,617.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.25, 8,998.27 and 1,617.15 is: 2,425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.25 : 8,998.27 = 1,617.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.25/8,998.27 = 1,617.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.25x = 8,998.27 × 1,617.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.25x = 14,551,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551,588.10/5,999.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.57

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