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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.21, 8,273.52 and 3,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.21, 8,273.52 and 3,761.33 is: 5,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.21 : 8,273.52 = 3,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.21/8,273.52 = 3,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.21x = 8,273.52 × 3,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.21x = 31,119,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119,397.61/5,999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.25

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