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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.47, 8,273.87 and 3,761.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.47, 8,273.87 and 3,761.57 is: 5,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.47 : 8,273.87 = 3,761.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.47/8,273.87 = 3,761.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.47x = 8,273.87 × 3,761.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.47x = 31,122,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122,722.37/5,999.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.58

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