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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.06, 9,018.94 and 5,388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.06, 9,018.94 and 5,388.27 is: 8,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.06 : 9,018.94 = 5,388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.06/9,018.94 = 5,388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.06x = 9,018.94 × 5,388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.06x = 48,596,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,596,438.74/5,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.49

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