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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.84, 8,988.57 and 5,627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.84, 8,988.57 and 5,627.34 is: 8,441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.84 : 8,988.57 = 5,627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.84/8,988.57 = 5,627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.84x = 8,988.57 × 5,627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.84x = 50,581,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,581,739.50/5,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.77

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