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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.29, 8,280.63 and 4,650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.29, 8,280.63 and 4,650.87 is: 6,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.29 : 8,280.63 = 4,650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.29/8,280.63 = 4,650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.29x = 8,280.63 × 4,650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.29x = 38,512,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,512,133.65/5,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.52

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