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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.26, 8,266.47 and 4,872.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.26, 8,266.47 and 4,872.78 is: 6,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.26 : 8,266.47 = 4,872.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.26/8,266.47 = 4,872.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.26x = 8,266.47 × 4,872.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.26x = 40,280,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,280,689.69/5,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.76

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