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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.33, 8,967.40 and 5,181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.33, 8,967.40 and 5,181.33 is: 7,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.33 : 8,967.40 = 5,181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.33/8,967.40 = 5,181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.33x = 8,967.40 × 5,181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.33x = 46,463,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463,058.64/5,994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.17

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