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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.67, 8,271.11 and 4,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.67, 8,271.11 and 4,003.76 is: 5,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.67 : 8,271.11 = 4,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.67/8,271.11 = 4,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.67x = 8,271.11 × 4,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.67x = 33,115,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115,478.00/5,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.31

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