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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.38, 8,280.63 and 4,876.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.38, 8,280.63 and 4,876.54 is: 6,733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.38 : 8,280.63 = 4,876.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.38/8,280.63 = 4,876.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.38x = 8,280.63 × 4,876.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.38x = 40,380,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380,802.72/5,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.08

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