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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.44, 8,596.44 and 5,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.44, 8,596.44 and 5,099.58 is: 7,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.44 : 8,596.44 = 5,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.44/8,596.44 = 5,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.44x = 8,596.44 × 5,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.44x = 43,838,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,838,233.50/6,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.45

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