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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.53, 8,988.41 and 4,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.53, 8,988.41 and 4,122.62 is: 6,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.53 : 8,988.41 = 4,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.53/8,988.41 = 4,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.53x = 8,988.41 × 4,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.53x = 37,055,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055,800.69/5,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.60

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