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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.81, 8,998.81 and 2,303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.81, 8,998.81 and 2,303.78 is: 3,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.81 : 8,998.81 = 2,303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.81/8,998.81 = 2,303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.81x = 8,998.81 × 2,303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.81x = 20,731,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731,292.36/5,999.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.32

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