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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.44, 8,217.12 and 3,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.44, 8,217.12 and 3,596.14 is: 4,962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.44 : 8,217.12 = 3,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.44/8,217.12 = 3,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.44x = 8,217.12 × 3,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.44x = 29,549,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,549,913.92/5,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.67

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