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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.46, 8,267.76 and 4,930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.46, 8,267.76 and 4,930.50 is: 6,798.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.46 : 8,267.76 = 4,930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.46/8,267.76 = 4,930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.46x = 8,267.76 × 4,930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.46x = 40,764,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,764,190.68/5,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.04

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