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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.69, 8,996.13 and 3,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.69, 8,996.13 and 3,219.12 is: 4,830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.69 : 8,996.13 = 3,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.69/8,996.13 = 3,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.69x = 8,996.13 × 3,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.69x = 28,959,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959,622.01/5,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.07

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