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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.70, 8,273.87 and 3,758.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.70, 8,273.87 and 3,758.78 is: 5,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.70 : 8,273.87 = 3,758.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.70/8,273.87 = 3,758.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.70x = 8,273.87 × 3,758.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.70x = 31,099,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,099,657.08/5,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.99

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