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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.70, 8,995.28 and 2,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.70, 8,995.28 and 2,298.80 is: 3,446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.70 : 8,995.28 = 2,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.70/8,995.28 = 2,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.70x = 8,995.28 × 2,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.70x = 20,678,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678,349.66/5,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.56

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