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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.76, 8,268.30 and 4,506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.76, 8,268.30 and 4,506.12 is: 6,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.76 : 8,268.30 = 4,506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.76/8,268.30 = 4,506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.76x = 8,268.30 × 4,506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.76x = 37,257,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257,952.00/5,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.24

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