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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.64, 8,280.50 and 4,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.64, 8,280.50 and 4,432.28 is: 6,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.64 : 8,280.50 = 4,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.64/8,280.50 = 4,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.64x = 8,280.50 × 4,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.64x = 36,701,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701,494.54/5,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.28

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