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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.44, 8,217.20 and 3,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.44, 8,217.20 and 3,470 is: 4,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.44 : 8,217.20 = 3,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.44/8,217.20 = 3,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.44x = 8,217.20 × 3,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.44x = 28,513,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513,684.00/5,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.84

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