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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.13, 8,270.72 and 4,643.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.13, 8,270.72 and 4,643.77 is: 6,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.13 : 8,270.72 = 4,643.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.13/8,270.72 = 4,643.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.13x = 8,270.72 × 4,643.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.13x = 38,407,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,407,321.41/5,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.70

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