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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.40, 8,998.08 and 2,711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.40, 8,998.08 and 2,711.73 is: 4,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.40 : 8,998.08 = 2,711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.40/8,998.08 = 2,711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.40x = 8,998.08 × 2,711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.40x = 24,400,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,363.48/5,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.13

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