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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.85, 8,230.95 and 5,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.85, 8,230.95 and 5,877.27 is: 8,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.85 : 8,230.95 = 5,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.85/8,230.95 = 5,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.85x = 8,230.95 × 5,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.85x = 48,375,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375,515.51/5,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.23

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