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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.97, 8,201.42 and 3,424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.97, 8,201.42 and 3,424.66 is: 4,726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.97 : 8,201.42 = 3,424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.97/8,201.42 = 3,424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.97x = 8,201.42 × 3,424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.97x = 28,087,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087,075.02/5,942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.10

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