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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.91, 8,259.77 and 4,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.91, 8,259.77 and 4,486.46 is: 6,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.91 : 8,259.77 = 4,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.91/8,259.77 = 4,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.91x = 8,259.77 × 4,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.91x = 37,057,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057,097.63/5,980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.90

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