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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.73, 8,217.72 and 3,436.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.73, 8,217.72 and 3,436.97 is: 4,743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.73 : 8,217.72 = 3,436.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.73/8,217.72 = 3,436.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.73x = 8,217.72 × 3,436.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.73x = 28,244,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244,016.02/5,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.12

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