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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.65, 8,918.90 and 3,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.65, 8,918.90 and 3,173.72 is: 4,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.65 : 8,918.90 = 3,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.65/8,918.90 = 3,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.65x = 8,918.90 × 3,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.65x = 28,306,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,306,030.84/5,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.20

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