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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.92, 8,202.71 and 3,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.92, 8,202.71 and 3,255.37 is: 4,492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.92 : 8,202.71 = 3,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.92/8,202.71 = 3,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.92x = 8,202.71 × 3,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.92x = 26,702,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,843.68/5,943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.47

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