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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.93, 8,982.63 and 4,234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.93, 8,982.63 and 4,234.41 is: 6,340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.93 : 8,982.63 = 4,234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.93/8,982.63 = 4,234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.93x = 8,982.63 × 4,234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.93x = 38,036,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036,138.30/5,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.49

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