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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.65, 8,998.02 and 2,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.65, 8,998.02 and 2,666.06 is: 3,998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.65 : 8,998.02 = 2,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.65/8,998.02 = 2,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.65x = 8,998.02 × 2,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.65x = 23,989,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989,249.95/5,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.44

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