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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.89, 8,977.43 and 5,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.89, 8,977.43 and 5,330.24 is: 7,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.89 : 8,977.43 = 5,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.89/8,977.43 = 5,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.89x = 8,977.43 × 5,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.89x = 47,851,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851,892.25/5,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.79

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