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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.99, 8,411.82 and 4,977.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.99, 8,411.82 and 4,977.33 is: 6,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.99 : 8,411.82 = 4,977.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.99/8,411.82 = 4,977.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.99x = 8,411.82 × 4,977.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.99x = 41,868,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,868,404.04/6,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.68

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