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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.53, 8,991.14 and 3,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.53, 8,991.14 and 3,362.87 is: 5,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.53 : 8,991.14 = 3,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.53/8,991.14 = 3,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.53x = 8,991.14 × 3,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.53x = 30,236,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,236,040.64/5,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.41

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