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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.99, 10,486.29 and 4,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.99, 10,486.29 and 4,411.44 is: 6,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.99 : 10,486.29 = 4,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.99/10,486.29 = 4,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.99x = 10,486.29 × 4,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.99x = 46,259,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259,586.73/7,599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.80

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