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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.14, 8,267.16 and 3,872.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.14, 8,267.16 and 3,872.51 is: 5,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.14 : 8,267.16 = 3,872.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.14/8,267.16 = 3,872.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.14x = 8,267.16 × 3,872.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.14x = 32,014,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,618.44/5,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.32

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