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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.70, 8,275.24 and 3,759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.70, 8,275.24 and 3,759.78 is: 5,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.70 : 8,275.24 = 3,759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.70/8,275.24 = 3,759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.70x = 8,275.24 × 3,759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.70x = 31,113,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113,081.85/5,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.37

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