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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.80, 8,266.98 and 4,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.80, 8,266.98 and 4,730.60 is: 6,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.80 : 8,266.98 = 4,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.80/8,266.98 = 4,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.80x = 8,266.98 × 4,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.80x = 39,107,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,107,775.59/5,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.35

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