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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.72, 8,999.58 and 2,104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.72, 8,999.58 and 2,104.10 is: 3,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.72 : 8,999.58 = 2,104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.72/8,999.58 = 2,104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.72x = 8,999.58 × 2,104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.72x = 18,936,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936,016.28/5,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.15

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