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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.34, 8,213.66 and 3,433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.34, 8,213.66 and 3,433.59 is: 4,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.34 : 8,213.66 = 3,433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.34/8,213.66 = 3,433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.34x = 8,213.66 × 3,433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.34x = 28,202,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202,340.84/5,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.82

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