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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.30, 8,267.25 and 4,004.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.30, 8,267.25 and 4,004.11 is: 5,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.30 : 8,267.25 = 4,004.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.30/8,267.25 = 4,004.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.30x = 8,267.25 × 4,004.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.30x = 33,102,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,978.40/5,992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.25

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