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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.98, 8,281.38 and 4,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.98, 8,281.38 and 4,011.34 is: 5,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.98 : 8,281.38 = 4,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.98/8,281.38 = 4,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.98x = 8,281.38 × 4,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.98x = 33,219,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219,430.85/5,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.59

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