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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.39, 8,273.92 and 3,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.39, 8,273.92 and 3,606.50 is: 4,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.39 : 8,273.92 = 3,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.39/8,273.92 = 3,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.39x = 8,273.92 × 3,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.39x = 29,839,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,839,897.78/5,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.48

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