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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.53, 8,277.15 and 3,761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.53, 8,277.15 and 3,761.50 is: 5,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.53 : 8,277.15 = 3,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.53/8,277.15 = 3,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.53x = 8,277.15 × 3,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.53x = 31,134,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,134,499.73/5,999.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.49

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