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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.41, 8,261.85 and 4,487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.41, 8,261.85 and 4,487.96 is: 6,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.41 : 8,261.85 = 4,487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.41/8,261.85 = 4,487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.41x = 8,261.85 × 4,487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.41x = 37,078,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,078,811.02/5,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.98

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