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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.46, 8,215.50 and 3,436.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.46, 8,215.50 and 3,436.39 is: 4,741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.46 : 8,215.50 = 3,436.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.46/8,215.50 = 3,436.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.46x = 8,215.50 × 3,436.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.46x = 28,231,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,662.05/5,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.26

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