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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.64, 8,228.71 and 3,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.64, 8,228.71 and 3,445.08 is: 4,754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.64 : 8,228.71 = 3,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.64/8,228.71 = 3,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.64x = 8,228.71 × 3,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.64x = 28,348,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348,537.70/5,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.36

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