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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.93, 8,270.13 and 4,740.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.93, 8,270.13 and 4,740.98 is: 6,538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.93 : 8,270.13 = 4,740.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.93/8,270.13 = 4,740.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.93x = 8,270.13 × 4,740.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.93x = 39,208,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,208,479.58/5,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.09

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