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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.93, 12,171.65 and 5,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.93, 12,171.65 and 5,997.53 is: 8,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.93 : 12,171.65 = 5,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.93/12,171.65 = 5,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.93x = 12,171.65 × 5,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.93x = 72,999,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999,836.02/8,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.06

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