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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.36, 8,996.43 and 5,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.36, 8,996.43 and 5,304.41 is: 7,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.36 : 8,996.43 = 5,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.36/8,996.43 = 5,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.36x = 8,996.43 × 5,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.36x = 47,720,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,720,753.26/5,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,962.27

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