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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.85, 8,279.69 and 3,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.85, 8,279.69 and 3,611.30 is: 4,983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.85 : 8,279.69 = 3,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.85/8,279.69 = 3,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.85x = 8,279.69 × 3,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.85x = 29,900,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900,385.04/5,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.52

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