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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.33, 13,431.98 and 5,988.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.33, 13,431.98 and 5,988.97 is: 8,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.33 : 13,431.98 = 5,988.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.33/13,431.98 = 5,988.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.33x = 13,431.98 × 5,988.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.33x = 80,443,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,443,725.26/8,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.79

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