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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.74, 8,221.05 and 3,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.74, 8,221.05 and 3,598.74 is: 4,966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.74 : 8,221.05 = 3,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.74/8,221.05 = 3,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.74x = 8,221.05 × 3,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.74x = 29,585,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,585,421.48/5,956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.71

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