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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.88, 8,217.84 and 3,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.88, 8,217.84 and 3,597.12 is: 4,964.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.88 : 8,217.84 = 3,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.88/8,217.84 = 3,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.88x = 8,217.84 × 3,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.88x = 29,560,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560,556.62/5,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.09

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