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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.21, 8,262.68 and 4,484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.21, 8,262.68 and 4,484.53 is: 6,197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.21 : 8,262.68 = 4,484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.21/8,262.68 = 4,484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.21x = 8,262.68 × 4,484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.21x = 37,054,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,054,238.85/5,979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.18

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