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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.45, 8,281.68 and 3,763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.45, 8,281.68 and 3,763.17 is: 5,196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.45 : 8,281.68 = 3,763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.45/8,281.68 = 3,763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.45x = 8,281.68 × 3,763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.45x = 31,165,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165,369.73/5,997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.44

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