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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.73, 8,268.58 and 3,302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.73, 8,268.58 and 3,302.85 is: 4,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.73 : 8,268.58 = 3,302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.73/8,268.58 = 3,302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.73x = 8,268.58 × 3,302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.73x = 27,309,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,309,879.45/5,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.93

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