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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.31, 8,972.06 and 5,326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.31, 8,972.06 and 5,326.67 is: 7,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.31 : 8,972.06 = 5,326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.31/8,972.06 = 5,326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.31x = 8,972.06 × 5,326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.31x = 47,791,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,791,131.35/5,980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.42

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