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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.42, 8,267.88 and 4,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.42, 8,267.88 and 4,223.52 is: 5,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.42 : 8,267.88 = 4,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.42/8,267.88 = 4,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.42x = 8,267.88 × 4,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.42x = 34,919,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919,556.54/5,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.43

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