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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.51, 8,285.34 and 4,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.51, 8,285.34 and 4,314.59 is: 5,961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.51 : 8,285.34 = 4,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.51/8,285.34 = 4,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.51x = 8,285.34 × 4,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.51x = 35,747,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747,803.68/5,996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.44

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