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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.46, 8,969.58 and 5,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.46, 8,969.58 and 5,085.24 is: 7,602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.46 : 8,969.58 = 5,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.46/8,969.58 = 5,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.46x = 8,969.58 × 5,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.46x = 45,612,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,467.00/5,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.76

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