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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.01, 8,275.28 and 4,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.01, 8,275.28 and 4,322.96 is: 5,966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.01 : 8,275.28 = 4,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.01/8,275.28 = 4,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.01x = 8,275.28 × 4,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.01x = 35,773,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773,641.44/5,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.24

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