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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.43, 8,996.20 and 4,827.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.43, 8,996.20 and 4,827.23 is: 7,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.43 : 8,996.20 = 4,827.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.43/8,996.20 = 4,827.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.43x = 8,996.20 × 4,827.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.43x = 43,426,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,426,761.53/5,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.52

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