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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.30, 8,276.91 and 4,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.30, 8,276.91 and 4,011.11 is: 5,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.30 : 8,276.91 = 4,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.30/8,276.91 = 4,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.30x = 8,276.91 × 4,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.30x = 33,199,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,596.47/5,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.91

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