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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.63, 8,261.16 and 4,566.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.63, 8,261.16 and 4,566.65 is: 6,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.63 : 8,261.16 = 4,566.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.63/8,261.16 = 4,566.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.63x = 8,261.16 × 4,566.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.63x = 37,725,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725,785.01/5,985.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.73

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