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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.70, 8,999.55 and 2,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.70, 8,999.55 and 2,103.60 is: 3,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.70 : 8,999.55 = 2,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.70/8,999.55 = 2,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.70x = 8,999.55 × 2,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.70x = 18,931,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931,453.38/5,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.40

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