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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.62, 8,275.77 and 3,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.62, 8,275.77 and 3,607.02 is: 4,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.62 : 8,275.77 = 3,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.62/8,275.77 = 3,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.62x = 8,275.77 × 3,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.62x = 29,850,867.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850,867.91/5,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.12

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