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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.86, 8,997.18 and 5,304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.86, 8,997.18 and 5,304.91 is: 7,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.86 : 8,997.18 = 5,304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.86/8,997.18 = 5,304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.86x = 8,997.18 × 5,304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.86x = 47,729,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,729,230.15/5,993.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.02

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