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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.80, 8,993.70 and 5,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.80, 8,993.70 and 5,266.80 is: 7,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.80 : 8,993.70 = 5,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.80/8,993.70 = 5,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.80x = 8,993.70 × 5,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.80x = 47,368,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368,019.16/5,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.20

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