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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.95, 8,953.99 and 5,629.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.95, 8,953.99 and 5,629.59 is: 8,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.95 : 8,953.99 = 5,629.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.95/8,953.99 = 5,629.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.95x = 8,953.99 × 5,629.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.95x = 50,407,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,407,278.49/5,998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.68

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