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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.16, 8,259.87 and 5,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.16, 8,259.87 and 5,006.44 is: 6,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.16 : 8,259.87 = 5,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.16/8,259.87 = 5,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.16x = 8,259.87 × 5,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.16x = 41,352,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352,543.56/5,988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.72

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