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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.23, 8,209.39 and 5,767.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.23, 8,209.39 and 5,767.77 is: 7,901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.23 : 8,209.39 = 5,767.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.23/8,209.39 = 5,767.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.23x = 8,209.39 × 5,767.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.23x = 47,349,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349,873.36/5,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.88

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