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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.15, 8,274.46 and 3,755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.15, 8,274.46 and 3,755.54 is: 5,184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.15 : 8,274.46 = 3,755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.15/8,274.46 = 3,755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.15x = 8,274.46 × 3,755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.15x = 31,075,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,075,065.51/5,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.23

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