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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.48, 8,276.40 and 5,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.48, 8,276.40 and 5,363.04 is: 7,404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.48 : 8,276.40 = 5,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.48/8,276.40 = 5,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.48x = 8,276.40 × 5,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.48x = 44,386,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,664.26/5,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.59

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