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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.71, 8,274.21 and 3,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.71, 8,274.21 and 3,761.83 is: 5,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.71 : 8,274.21 = 3,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.71/8,274.21 = 3,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.71x = 8,274.21 × 3,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.71x = 31,126,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,126,171.40/5,999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.95

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