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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.47, 8,599.99 and 3,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.47, 8,599.99 and 3,996.58 is: 5,513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.47 : 8,599.99 = 3,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.47/8,599.99 = 3,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.47x = 8,599.99 × 3,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.47x = 34,370,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,370,548.03/6,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.87

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