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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.66, 8,216.91 and 3,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.66, 8,216.91 and 3,437.44 is: 4,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.66 : 8,216.91 = 3,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.66/8,216.91 = 3,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.66x = 8,216.91 × 3,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.66x = 28,245,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245,114.57/5,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.57

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