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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.91, 8,203.47 and 3,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.91, 8,203.47 and 3,425.54 is: 4,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.91 : 8,203.47 = 3,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.91/8,203.47 = 3,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.91x = 8,203.47 × 3,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.91x = 28,101,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101,314.62/5,943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.75

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