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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.60, 8,269.22 and 3,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.60, 8,269.22 and 3,510.12 is: 4,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.60 : 8,269.22 = 3,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.60/8,269.22 = 3,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.60x = 8,269.22 × 3,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.60x = 29,025,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025,954.51/5,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.02

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