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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.28, 8,997.41 and 3,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.28, 8,997.41 and 3,226.25 is: 4,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.28 : 8,997.41 = 3,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.28/8,997.41 = 3,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.28x = 8,997.41 × 3,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.28x = 29,027,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027,924.57/5,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.38

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