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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.80, 8,998.89 and 1,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.80, 8,998.89 and 1,617.52 is: 2,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.80 : 8,998.89 = 1,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.80/8,998.89 = 1,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.80x = 8,998.89 × 1,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.80x = 14,555,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555,884.55/5,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.06

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