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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.95, 8,261.70 and 3,469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.95, 8,261.70 and 3,469.67 is: 4,788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.95 : 8,261.70 = 3,469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.95/8,261.70 = 3,469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.95x = 8,261.70 × 3,469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.95x = 28,665,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665,372.64/5,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.78

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