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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.70, 8,261.24 and 4,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.70, 8,261.24 and 4,566.70 is: 6,302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.70 : 8,261.24 = 4,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.70/8,261.24 = 4,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.70x = 8,261.24 × 4,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.70x = 37,726,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726,604.71/5,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.79

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