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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.20, 9,003.60 and 4,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.20, 9,003.60 and 4,353.60 is: 6,538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.20 : 9,003.60 = 4,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.20/9,003.60 = 4,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.20x = 9,003.60 × 4,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.20x = 39,198,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198,072.96/5,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.24

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