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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.30, 8,975.31 and 3,909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.30, 8,975.31 and 3,909.14 is: 5,853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.30 : 8,975.31 = 3,909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.30/8,975.31 = 3,909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.30x = 8,975.31 × 3,909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.30x = 35,085,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085,698.46/5,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.18

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