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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.81, 8,257.72 and 4,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.81, 8,257.72 and 4,494.36 is: 6,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.81 : 8,257.72 = 4,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.81/8,257.72 = 4,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.81x = 8,257.72 × 4,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.81x = 37,113,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,113,166.46/5,988.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.09

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