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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.48, 8,273.70 and 3,900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.48, 8,273.70 and 3,900.84 is: 5,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.48 : 8,273.70 = 3,900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.48/8,273.70 = 3,900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.48x = 8,273.70 × 3,900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.48x = 32,274,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274,379.91/5,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.32

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