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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.48, 8,987.04 and 5,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.48, 8,987.04 and 5,300.48 is: 7,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.48 : 8,987.04 = 5,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.48/8,987.04 = 5,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.48x = 8,987.04 × 5,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.48x = 47,635,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635,625.78/5,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,943.93

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