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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.99, 8,217.93 and 3,597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.99, 8,217.93 and 3,597.67 is: 4,963.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.99 : 8,217.93 = 3,597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.99/8,217.93 = 3,597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.99x = 8,217.93 × 3,597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.99x = 29,565,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565,400.22/5,955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.98

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