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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.88, 9,001.17 and 2,303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.88, 9,001.17 and 2,303.85 is: 3,456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.88 : 9,001.17 = 2,303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.88/9,001.17 = 2,303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.88x = 9,001.17 × 2,303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.88x = 20,737,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,737,345.50/5,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.29

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