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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.01, 8,278.49 and 4,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.01, 8,278.49 and 4,007.03 is: 5,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.01 : 8,278.49 = 4,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.01/8,278.49 = 4,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.01x = 8,278.49 × 4,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.01x = 33,172,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,137.75/5,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.52

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