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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.19, 8,945.51 and 5,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.19, 8,945.51 and 5,338.09 is: 7,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.19 : 8,945.51 = 5,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.19/8,945.51 = 5,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.19x = 8,945.51 × 5,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.19x = 47,751,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751,937.48/5,994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.37

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