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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.66, 9,033.11 and 5,568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.66, 9,033.11 and 5,568.84 is: 8,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.66 : 9,033.11 = 5,568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.66/9,033.11 = 5,568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.66x = 9,033.11 × 5,568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.66x = 50,303,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,916.45/5,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.66

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