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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.38, 8,274.24 and 3,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.38, 8,274.24 and 3,606.12 is: 4,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.38 : 8,274.24 = 3,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.38/8,274.24 = 3,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.38x = 8,274.24 × 3,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.38x = 29,837,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,837,902.35/5,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.82

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