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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.97, 8,202.80 and 3,425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.97, 8,202.80 and 3,425.66 is: 4,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.97 : 8,202.80 = 3,425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.97/8,202.80 = 3,425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.97x = 8,202.80 × 3,425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.97x = 28,100,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,003.85/5,943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.48

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