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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.91, 8,271.62 and 3,605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.91, 8,271.62 and 3,605.25 is: 4,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.91 : 8,271.62 = 3,605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.91/8,271.62 = 3,605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.91x = 8,271.62 × 3,605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.91x = 29,821,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821,239.98/5,993.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.26

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