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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.57, 8,275.86 and 4,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.57, 8,275.86 and 4,481.50 is: 6,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.57 : 8,275.86 = 4,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.57/8,275.86 = 4,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.57x = 8,275.86 × 4,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.57x = 37,088,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,088,245.90/5,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.91

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