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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.53, 8,991.83 and 4,040.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.53, 8,991.83 and 4,040.63 is: 6,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.53 : 8,991.83 = 4,040.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.53/8,991.83 = 4,040.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.53x = 8,991.83 × 4,040.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.53x = 36,332,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332,592.89/5,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.99

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