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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.24, 8,277.72 and 4,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.24, 8,277.72 and 4,408.40 is: 6,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.24 : 8,277.72 = 4,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.24/8,277.72 = 4,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.24x = 8,277.72 × 4,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.24x = 36,491,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491,500.85/5,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.69

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