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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.95, 8,271.79 and 3,760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.95, 8,271.79 and 3,760.08 is: 5,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.95 : 8,271.79 = 3,760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.95/8,271.79 = 3,760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.95x = 8,271.79 × 3,760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.95x = 31,102,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102,592.14/5,997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.54

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