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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.20, 8,994.30 and 3,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.20, 8,994.30 and 3,079.60 is: 4,617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.20 : 8,994.30 = 3,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.20/8,994.30 = 3,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.20x = 8,994.30 × 3,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.20x = 27,698,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,698,846.28/5,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.09

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