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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.80, 8,995.14 and 5,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.80, 8,995.14 and 5,954.64 is: 8,951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.80 : 8,995.14 = 5,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.80/8,995.14 = 5,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.80x = 8,995.14 × 5,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.80x = 53,562,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562,820.45/5,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.31

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