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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.29, 8,215.03 and 3,436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.29, 8,215.03 and 3,436.07 is: 4,740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.29 : 8,215.03 = 3,436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.29/8,215.03 = 3,436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.29x = 8,215.03 × 3,436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.29x = 28,227,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227,426.72/5,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.69

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