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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.82, 8,227.69 and 3,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.82, 8,227.69 and 3,444.39 is: 4,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.82 : 8,227.69 = 3,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.82/8,227.69 = 3,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.82x = 8,227.69 × 3,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.82x = 28,339,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339,373.16/5,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.48

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