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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.10, 8,281.46 and 4,402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.10, 8,281.46 and 4,402.92 is: 6,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.10 : 8,281.46 = 4,402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.10/8,281.46 = 4,402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.10x = 8,281.46 × 4,402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.10x = 36,462,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,462,605.86/5,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.01

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