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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.30, 8,255.52 and 4,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.30, 8,255.52 and 4,866.24 is: 6,712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.30 : 8,255.52 = 4,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.30/8,255.52 = 4,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.30x = 8,255.52 × 4,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.30x = 40,173,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173,341.64/5,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.00

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