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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.85, 8,972.33 and 3,175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.85, 8,972.33 and 3,175.27 is: 4,753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.85 : 8,972.33 = 3,175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.85/8,972.33 = 3,175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.85x = 8,972.33 × 3,175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.85x = 28,489,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489,531.97/5,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.92

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