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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.23, 8,210.76 and 5,768.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.23, 8,210.76 and 5,768.77 is: 7,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.23 : 8,210.76 = 5,768.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.23/8,210.76 = 5,768.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.23x = 8,210.76 × 5,768.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.23x = 47,365,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,365,985.97/5,993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.25

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