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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.45, 8,968.20 and 5,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.45, 8,968.20 and 5,063.91 is: 7,591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.45 : 8,968.20 = 5,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.45/8,968.20 = 5,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.45x = 8,968.20 × 5,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.45x = 45,414,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,414,157.66/5,982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,591.23

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