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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.96, 8,216.52 and 3,564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.96, 8,216.52 and 3,564.56 is: 4,918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.96 : 8,216.52 = 3,564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.96/8,216.52 = 3,564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.96x = 8,216.52 × 3,564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.96x = 29,288,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,288,278.53/5,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.30

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