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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.46, 8,269.14 and 4,931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.46, 8,269.14 and 4,931.50 is: 6,799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.46 : 8,269.14 = 4,931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.46/8,269.14 = 4,931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.46x = 8,269.14 × 4,931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.46x = 40,779,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779,263.91/5,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.42

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