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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.98, 8,599.36 and 3,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.98, 8,599.36 and 3,996.08 is: 5,513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.98 : 8,599.36 = 3,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.98/8,599.36 = 3,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.98x = 8,599.36 × 3,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.98x = 34,363,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363,730.51/6,232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.21

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