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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.48, 8,269.68 and 5,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.48, 8,269.68 and 5,499.76 is: 7,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.48 : 8,269.68 = 5,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.48/8,269.68 = 5,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.48x = 8,269.68 × 5,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.48x = 45,481,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,481,255.28/5,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.92

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