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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.44, 8,268.39 and 4,202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.44, 8,268.39 and 4,202.51 is: 5,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.44 : 8,268.39 = 4,202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.44/8,268.39 = 4,202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.44x = 8,268.39 × 4,202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.44x = 34,747,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,747,950.32/5,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.80

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