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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.71, 8,994.12 and 2,877.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.71, 8,994.12 and 2,877.21 is: 4,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.71 : 8,994.12 = 2,877.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.71/8,994.12 = 2,877.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.71x = 8,994.12 × 2,877.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.71x = 25,877,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,877,972.01/5,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.08

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