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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.69, 8,998.51 and 1,616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.69, 8,998.51 and 1,616.12 is: 2,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.69 : 8,998.51 = 1,616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.69/8,998.51 = 1,616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.69x = 8,998.51 × 1,616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.69x = 14,542,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,542,690.44/5,999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.91

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