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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.32, 8,998.56 and 2,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.32, 8,998.56 and 2,104 is: 3,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.32 : 8,998.56 = 2,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.32/8,998.56 = 2,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.32x = 8,998.56 × 2,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.32x = 18,932,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,932,970.24/5,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.85

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