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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.59, 8,280.77 and 4,402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.59, 8,280.77 and 4,402.43 is: 6,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.59 : 8,280.77 = 4,402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.59/8,280.77 = 4,402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.59x = 8,280.77 × 4,402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.59x = 36,455,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455,446.86/5,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.34

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