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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.88, 9,002.58 and 5,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.88, 9,002.58 and 5,620.60 is: 8,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.88 : 9,002.58 = 5,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.88/9,002.58 = 5,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.88x = 9,002.58 × 5,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.88x = 50,599,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,599,901.15/5,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.30

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