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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.55, 8,993.33 and 3,223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.55, 8,993.33 and 3,223.53 is: 4,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.55 : 8,993.33 = 3,223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.55/8,993.33 = 3,223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.55x = 8,993.33 × 3,223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.55x = 28,990,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990,235.86/5,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.29

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