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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.52, 8,260.48 and 3,468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.52, 8,260.48 and 3,468.44 is: 4,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.52 : 8,260.48 = 3,468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.52/8,260.48 = 3,468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.52x = 8,260.48 × 3,468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.52x = 28,650,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,650,979.25/5,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.72

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