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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.28, 8,270.40 and 4,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.28, 8,270.40 and 4,662.40 is: 6,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.28 : 8,270.40 = 4,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.28/8,270.40 = 4,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.28x = 8,270.40 × 4,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.28x = 38,559,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559,912.96/5,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.46

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