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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.61, 8,268.40 and 3,474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.61, 8,268.40 and 3,474.23 is: 4,794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.61 : 8,268.40 = 3,474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.61/8,268.40 = 3,474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.61x = 8,268.40 × 3,474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.61x = 28,726,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726,323.33/5,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.42

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