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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.49, 8,223.91 and 3,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.49, 8,223.91 and 3,441.01 is: 4,749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.49 : 8,223.91 = 3,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.49/8,223.91 = 3,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.49x = 8,223.91 × 3,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.49x = 28,298,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,298,550.57/5,958.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.28

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