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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.65, 8,275.55 and 4,647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.65, 8,275.55 and 4,647.29 is: 6,415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.65 : 8,275.55 = 4,647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.65/8,275.55 = 4,647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.65x = 8,275.55 × 4,647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.65x = 38,458,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,458,816.15/5,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.53

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