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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.87, 9,002.40 and 3,223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.87, 9,002.40 and 3,223.31 is: 4,836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.87 : 9,002.40 = 3,223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.87/9,002.40 = 3,223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.87x = 9,002.40 × 3,223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.87x = 29,017,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,017,525.94/5,999.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.36

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