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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.80, 8,999.70 and 2,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.80, 8,999.70 and 2,103.80 is: 3,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.80 : 8,999.70 = 2,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.80/8,999.70 = 2,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.80x = 8,999.70 × 2,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.80x = 18,933,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933,568.86/5,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.70

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