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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.85, 8,266.86 and 4,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.85, 8,266.86 and 4,106.09 is: 5,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.85 : 8,266.86 = 4,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.85/8,266.86 = 4,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.85x = 8,266.86 × 4,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.85x = 33,944,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944,491.84/5,997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.45

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