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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.14, 8,270.19 and 3,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.14, 8,270.19 and 3,759.54 is: 5,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.14 : 8,270.19 = 3,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.14/8,270.19 = 3,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.14x = 8,270.19 × 3,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.14x = 31,092,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,092,110.11/5,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.22

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