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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.35, 8,918.51 and 3,173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.35, 8,918.51 and 3,173.43 is: 4,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.35 : 8,918.51 = 3,173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.35/8,918.51 = 3,173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.35x = 8,918.51 × 3,173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.35x = 28,302,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,251.32/5,947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.80

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