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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.20, 9,430.80 and 5,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.20, 9,430.80 and 5,999.20 is: 8,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.20 : 9,430.80 = 5,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.20/9,430.80 = 5,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.20x = 9,430.80 × 5,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.20x = 56,577,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577,255.36/6,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.80

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