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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.96, 13,374.72 and 5,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.96, 13,374.72 and 5,994 is: 8,984.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.96 : 13,374.72 = 5,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.96/13,374.72 = 5,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.96x = 13,374.72 × 5,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.96x = 80,168,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,168,071.68/8,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.47

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