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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.08, 8,226.84 and 5,743.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.08, 8,226.84 and 5,743.84 is: 7,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.08 : 8,226.84 = 5,743.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.08/8,226.84 = 5,743.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.08x = 8,226.84 × 5,743.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.08x = 47,253,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,652.67/5,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.35

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