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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.52, 8,275.59 and 4,318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.52, 8,275.59 and 4,318.26 is: 5,956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.52 : 8,275.59 = 4,318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.52/8,275.59 = 4,318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.52x = 8,275.59 × 4,318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.52x = 35,736,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,736,176.94/5,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.51

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