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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.55, 8,229.52 and 3,445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.55, 8,229.52 and 3,445.07 is: 4,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.55 : 8,229.52 = 3,445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.55/8,229.52 = 3,445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.55x = 8,229.52 × 3,445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.55x = 28,351,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351,272.47/5,962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.89

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