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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.70, 8,221.32 and 3,438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.70, 8,221.32 and 3,438.48 is: 4,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.70 : 8,221.32 = 3,438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.70/8,221.32 = 3,438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.70x = 8,221.32 × 3,438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.70x = 28,268,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268,827.20/5,956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.72

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