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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.04, 8,264.88 and 5,496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.04, 8,264.88 and 5,496.32 is: 7,581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.04 : 8,264.88 = 5,496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.04/8,264.88 = 5,496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.04x = 8,264.88 × 5,496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.04x = 45,426,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426,425.24/5,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.13

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