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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.22, 8,274.45 and 3,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.22, 8,274.45 and 3,759.01 is: 5,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.22 : 8,274.45 = 3,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.22/8,274.45 = 3,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.22x = 8,274.45 × 3,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.22x = 31,103,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103,733.70/5,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.09

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