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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.94, 8,211.39 and 3,432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.94, 8,211.39 and 3,432.72 is: 4,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.94 : 8,211.39 = 3,432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.94/8,211.39 = 3,432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.94x = 8,211.39 × 3,432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.94x = 28,187,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187,402.68/5,948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.22

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