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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.40, 8,982.90 and 4,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.40, 8,982.90 and 4,692.60 is: 7,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.40 : 8,982.90 = 4,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.40/8,982.90 = 4,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.40x = 8,982.90 × 4,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.40x = 42,153,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,153,156.54/5,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.23

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