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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.60, 8,276.64 and 5,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.60, 8,276.64 and 5,363.22 is: 7,404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.60 : 8,276.64 = 5,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.60/8,276.64 = 5,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.60x = 8,276.64 × 5,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.60x = 44,389,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389,441.18/5,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.90

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