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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.08, 8,269.80 and 3,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.08, 8,269.80 and 3,475.52 is: 4,795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.08 : 8,269.80 = 3,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.08/8,269.80 = 3,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.08x = 8,269.80 × 3,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.08x = 28,741,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,855.30/5,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.04

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