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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.58, 8,277.46 and 3,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.58, 8,277.46 and 3,639.76 is: 5,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.58 : 8,277.46 = 3,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.58/8,277.46 = 3,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.58x = 8,277.46 × 3,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.58x = 30,127,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127,938.02/5,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.35

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