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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.14, 8,993.48 and 3,218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.14, 8,993.48 and 3,218.01 is: 4,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.14 : 8,993.48 = 3,218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.14/8,993.48 = 3,218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.14x = 8,993.48 × 3,218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.14x = 28,941,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941,092.48/5,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.43

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