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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.03, 8,266.86 and 4,421.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.03, 8,266.86 and 4,421.39 is: 6,095.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.03 : 8,266.86 = 4,421.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.03/8,266.86 = 4,421.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.03x = 8,266.86 × 4,421.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.03x = 36,550,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,550,970.80/5,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.87

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