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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.74, 8,997.97 and 3,078.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.74, 8,997.97 and 3,078.88 is: 4,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.74 : 8,997.97 = 3,078.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.74/8,997.97 = 3,078.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.74x = 8,997.97 × 3,078.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.74x = 27,703,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703,669.87/5,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.48

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