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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.10, 9,498.15 and 3,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.10, 9,498.15 and 3,999.30 is: 5,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.10 : 9,498.15 = 3,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.10/9,498.15 = 3,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.10x = 9,498.15 × 3,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.10x = 37,985,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985,951.30/6,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.95

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