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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.72, 8,276.48 and 4,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.72, 8,276.48 and 4,005.55 is: 5,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.72 : 8,276.48 = 4,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.72/8,276.48 = 4,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.72x = 8,276.48 × 4,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.72x = 33,151,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,151,859.80/5,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.25

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