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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.40, 8,281.34 and 4,412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.40, 8,281.34 and 4,412.84 is: 6,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.40 : 8,281.34 = 4,412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.40/8,281.34 = 4,412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.40x = 8,281.34 × 4,412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.40x = 36,544,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544,228.41/5,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.35

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