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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.38, 8,272.86 and 3,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.38, 8,272.86 and 3,605.13 is: 4,975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.38 : 8,272.86 = 3,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.38/8,272.86 = 3,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.38x = 8,272.86 × 3,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.38x = 29,824,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824,735.77/5,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.45

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