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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.49, 8,277.61 and 3,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.49, 8,277.61 and 3,761.30 is: 5,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.49 : 8,277.61 = 3,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.49/8,277.61 = 3,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.49x = 8,277.61 × 3,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.49x = 31,134,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,134,574.49/5,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.27

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