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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.22, 8,255.99 and 5,974.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.22, 8,255.99 and 5,974.99 is: 8,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.22 : 8,255.99 = 5,974.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.22/8,255.99 = 5,974.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.22x = 8,255.99 × 5,974.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.22x = 49,329,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329,450.00/5,984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,243.26

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