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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.51, 9,001.02 and 3,079.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.51, 9,001.02 and 3,079.85 is: 4,620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.51 : 9,001.02 = 3,079.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.51/9,001.02 = 3,079.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.51x = 9,001.02 × 3,079.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.51x = 27,721,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721,791.45/5,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.68

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