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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.50, 8,259.99 and 3,501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.50, 8,259.99 and 3,501.50 is: 4,832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.50 : 8,259.99 = 3,501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.50/8,259.99 = 3,501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.50x = 8,259.99 × 3,501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.50x = 28,922,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,922,354.99/5,985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.07

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