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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.48, 8,978.45 and 4,444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.48, 8,978.45 and 4,444.45 is: 6,653.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.48 : 8,978.45 = 4,444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.48/8,978.45 = 4,444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.48x = 8,978.45 × 4,444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.48x = 39,904,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,904,272.99/5,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,653.51

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