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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.74, 8,257.61 and 5,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.74, 8,257.61 and 5,043.08 is: 6,953.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.74 : 8,257.61 = 5,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.74/8,257.61 = 5,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.74x = 8,257.61 × 5,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.74x = 41,643,821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643,821.09/5,988.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.69

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