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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.86, 8,995.68 and 5,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.86, 8,995.68 and 5,303.91 is: 7,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.86 : 8,995.68 = 5,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.86/8,995.68 = 5,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.86x = 8,995.68 × 5,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.86x = 47,712,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712,277.11/5,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.52

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