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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.40, 9,282.90 and 3,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.40, 9,282.90 and 3,996.20 is: 5,983.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.40 : 9,282.90 = 3,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.40/9,282.90 = 3,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.40x = 9,282.90 × 3,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.40x = 37,096,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096,324.98/6,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.86

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