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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.29, 8,281.58 and 5,436.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.29, 8,281.58 and 5,436.39 is: 7,509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.29 : 8,281.58 = 5,436.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.29/8,281.58 = 5,436.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.29x = 8,281.58 × 5,436.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.29x = 45,021,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021,898.70/5,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.54

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