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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.04, 8,991.51 and 5,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.04, 8,991.51 and 5,117.14 is: 7,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.04 : 8,991.51 = 5,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.04/8,991.51 = 5,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.04x = 8,991.51 × 5,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.04x = 46,010,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010,815.48/5,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.50

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