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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.60, 9,001.31 and 2,491.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.60, 9,001.31 and 2,491.29 is: 3,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.60 : 9,001.31 = 2,491.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.60/9,001.31 = 2,491.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.60x = 9,001.31 × 2,491.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.60x = 22,424,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,861.13/5,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.72

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