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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.64, 8,265.09 and 3,871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.64, 8,265.09 and 3,871.01 is: 5,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.64 : 8,265.09 = 3,871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.64/8,265.09 = 3,871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.64x = 8,265.09 × 3,871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.64x = 31,994,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,994,204.72/5,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.25

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