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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.58, 8,217.69 and 3,437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.58, 8,217.69 and 3,437.15 is: 4,743.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.58 : 8,217.69 = 3,437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.58/8,217.69 = 3,437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.58x = 8,217.69 × 3,437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.58x = 28,245,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245,433.18/5,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.48

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