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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.77, 8,284.01 and 4,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.77, 8,284.01 and 4,599.09 is: 6,351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.77 : 8,284.01 = 4,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.77/8,284.01 = 4,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.77x = 8,284.01 × 4,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.77x = 38,098,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,884.56/5,998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.12

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