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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.36, 8,997.93 and 5,305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.36, 8,997.93 and 5,305.41 is: 7,963.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.36 : 8,997.93 = 5,305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.36/8,997.93 = 5,305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.36x = 8,997.93 × 5,305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.36x = 47,737,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,737,707.80/5,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.77

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