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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.04, 8,269.02 and 5,499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.04, 8,269.02 and 5,499.32 is: 7,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.04 : 8,269.02 = 5,499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.04/8,269.02 = 5,499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.04x = 8,269.02 × 5,499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.04x = 45,473,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,987.07/5,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.27

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