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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.69, 8,189.59 and 3,415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.69, 8,189.59 and 3,415.07 is: 4,712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.69 : 8,189.59 = 3,415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.69/8,189.59 = 3,415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.69x = 8,189.59 × 3,415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.69x = 27,968,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,023.12/5,934.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.63

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