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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.44, 8,975.81 and 5,558.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.44, 8,975.81 and 5,558.83 is: 8,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.44 : 8,975.81 = 5,558.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.44/8,975.81 = 5,558.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.44x = 8,975.81 × 5,558.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.44x = 49,894,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,993.36/5,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.38

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