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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.69, 8,277.91 and 3,872.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.69, 8,277.91 and 3,872.18 is: 5,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.69 : 8,277.91 = 3,872.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.69/8,277.91 = 3,872.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.69x = 8,277.91 × 3,872.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.69x = 32,053,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,496.79/5,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.09

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