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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.37, 8,216.22 and 3,436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.37, 8,216.22 and 3,436.56 is: 4,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.37 : 8,216.22 = 3,436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.37/8,216.22 = 3,436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.37x = 8,216.22 × 3,436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.37x = 28,235,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235,533.00/5,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.98

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