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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.08, 8,271.05 and 3,475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.08, 8,271.05 and 3,475.81 is: 4,795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.08 : 8,271.05 = 3,475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.08/8,271.05 = 3,475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.08x = 8,271.05 × 3,475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.08x = 28,748,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748,544.74/5,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.35

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