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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.80, 8,999.72 and 2,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.80, 8,999.72 and 2,102.08 is: 3,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.80 : 8,999.72 = 2,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.80/8,999.72 = 2,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.80x = 8,999.72 × 2,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.80x = 18,918,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,918,131.42/5,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.13

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