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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.81, 8,268.78 and 3,474.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.81, 8,268.78 and 3,474.09 is: 4,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.81 : 8,268.78 = 3,474.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.81/8,268.78 = 3,474.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.81x = 8,268.78 × 3,474.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.81x = 28,726,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726,485.91/5,991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.29

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