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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.63, 8,201.49 and 3,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.63, 8,201.49 and 3,424.74 is: 4,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.63 : 8,201.49 = 3,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.63/8,201.49 = 3,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.63x = 8,201.49 × 3,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.63x = 28,087,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087,999.93/5,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.32

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