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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.46, 8,279.19 and 3,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.46, 8,279.19 and 3,642.36 is: 5,026.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.46 : 8,279.19 = 3,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.46/8,279.19 = 3,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.46x = 8,279.19 × 3,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.46x = 30,155,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,155,790.49/5,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.42

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