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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.28, 8,998.14 and 5,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.28, 8,998.14 and 5,963.28 is: 8,183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.28 : 8,998.14 = 5,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.28/8,998.14 = 5,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.28x = 8,998.14 × 5,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.28x = 53,658,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,658,428.30/6,557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.03

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