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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.91, 8,952.71 and 5,482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.91, 8,952.71 and 5,482.53 is: 8,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.91 : 8,952.71 = 5,482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.91/8,952.71 = 5,482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.91x = 8,952.71 × 5,482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.91x = 49,083,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083,473.74/5,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.95

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