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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.60, 8,996.40 and 3,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.60, 8,996.40 and 3,223.20 is: 4,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.60 : 8,996.40 = 3,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.60/8,996.40 = 3,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.60x = 8,996.40 × 3,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.60x = 28,997,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997,196.48/5,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.80

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