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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.10, 8,266.74 and 3,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.10, 8,266.74 and 3,472.72 is: 4,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.10 : 8,266.74 = 3,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.10/8,266.74 = 3,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.10x = 8,266.74 × 3,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.10x = 28,708,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,708,043.68/5,991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.78

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