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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.52, 8,981.22 and 5,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.52, 8,981.22 and 5,342.20 is: 8,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.52 : 8,981.22 = 5,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.52/8,981.22 = 5,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.52x = 8,981.22 × 5,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.52x = 47,979,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979,473.48/5,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.89

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