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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.62, 8,268.46 and 3,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.62, 8,268.46 and 3,474.22 is: 4,794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.62 : 8,268.46 = 3,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.62/8,268.46 = 3,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.62x = 8,268.46 × 3,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.62x = 28,726,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726,449.10/5,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.44

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