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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.72, 8,268.08 and 4,560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.72, 8,268.08 and 4,560.72 is: 6,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.72 : 8,268.08 = 4,560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.72/8,268.08 = 4,560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.72x = 8,268.08 × 4,560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.72x = 37,708,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,708,397.82/5,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.73

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