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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.78, 8,997.41 and 3,220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.78, 8,997.41 and 3,220.63 is: 4,831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.78 : 8,997.41 = 3,220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.78/8,997.41 = 3,220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.78x = 8,997.41 × 3,220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.78x = 28,977,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,977,314.13/5,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.34

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