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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.08, 8,967.03 and 5,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.08, 8,967.03 and 5,181.08 is: 7,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.08 : 8,967.03 = 5,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.08/8,967.03 = 5,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.08x = 8,967.03 × 5,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.08x = 46,458,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458,899.79/5,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.80

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