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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.96, 8,274.96 and 4,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.96, 8,274.96 and 4,231.08 is: 5,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.96 : 8,274.96 = 4,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.96/8,274.96 = 4,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.96x = 8,274.96 × 4,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.96x = 35,012,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012,017.76/5,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.32

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