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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.16, 8,273.93 and 5,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.16, 8,273.93 and 5,049.07 is: 6,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.16 : 8,273.93 = 5,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.16/8,273.93 = 5,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.16x = 8,273.93 × 5,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.16x = 41,775,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,775,651.75/5,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.05

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