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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.58, 8,967.78 and 5,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.58, 8,967.78 and 5,181.58 is: 7,751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.58 : 8,967.78 = 5,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.58/8,967.78 = 5,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.58x = 8,967.78 × 5,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.58x = 46,467,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,269.49/5,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.55

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