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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.74, 8,258.99 and 5,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.74, 8,258.99 and 5,044.08 is: 6,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.74 : 8,258.99 = 5,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.74/8,258.99 = 5,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.74x = 8,258.99 × 5,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.74x = 41,659,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,659,006.28/5,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.06

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