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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.27, 8,277.80 and 5,667.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.27, 8,277.80 and 5,667.03 is: 7,825.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.27 : 8,277.80 = 5,667.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.27/8,277.80 = 5,667.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.27x = 8,277.80 × 5,667.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.27x = 46,910,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910,512.60/5,994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.89

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