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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.53, 8,217.92 and 3,437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.53, 8,217.92 and 3,437.31 is: 4,743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.53 : 8,217.92 = 3,437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.53/8,217.92 = 3,437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.53x = 8,217.92 × 3,437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.53x = 28,247,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,538.60/5,954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.88

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