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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.88, 9,002.67 and 2,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.88, 9,002.67 and 2,713.98 is: 4,072.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.88 : 9,002.67 = 2,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.88/9,002.67 = 2,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.88x = 9,002.67 × 2,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.88x = 24,433,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,066.33/5,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.26

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