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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.40, 8,230.97 and 4,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.40, 8,230.97 and 4,940.20 is: 6,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.40 : 8,230.97 = 4,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.40/8,230.97 = 4,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.40x = 8,230.97 × 4,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.40x = 40,662,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,662,637.99/5,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.83

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