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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.63, 8,992.22 and 4,343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.63, 8,992.22 and 4,343.31 is: 6,515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.63 : 8,992.22 = 4,343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.63/8,992.22 = 4,343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.63x = 8,992.22 × 4,343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.63x = 39,055,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055,977.33/5,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.16

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