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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.06, 8,985.87 and 4,235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.06, 8,985.87 and 4,235.31 is: 6,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.06 : 8,985.87 = 4,235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.06/8,985.87 = 4,235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.06x = 8,985.87 × 4,235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.06x = 38,057,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,945.07/5,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.10

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