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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.55, 8,998.50 and 1,617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.55, 8,998.50 and 1,617.27 is: 2,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.55 : 8,998.50 = 1,617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.55/8,998.50 = 1,617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.55x = 8,998.50 × 1,617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.55x = 14,553,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,004.10/5,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.68

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