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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.42, 8,599.28 and 5,098.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.42, 8,599.28 and 5,098.55 is: 7,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.42 : 8,599.28 = 5,098.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.42/8,599.28 = 5,098.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.42x = 8,599.28 × 5,098.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.42x = 43,843,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843,828.79/6,236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.29

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