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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.98, 8,282.52 and 5,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.98, 8,282.52 and 5,437.08 is: 7,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.98 : 8,282.52 = 5,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.98/8,282.52 = 5,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.98x = 8,282.52 × 5,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.98x = 45,032,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032,723.84/5,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.49

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