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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.42, 8,266.02 and 3,472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.42, 8,266.02 and 3,472.18 is: 4,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.42 : 8,266.02 = 3,472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.42/8,266.02 = 3,472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.42x = 8,266.02 × 3,472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.42x = 28,701,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,701,122.13/5,990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.17

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