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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.69, 8,228.90 and 3,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.69, 8,228.90 and 3,444.91 is: 4,754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.69 : 8,228.90 = 3,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.69/8,228.90 = 3,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.69x = 8,228.90 × 3,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.69x = 28,347,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347,795.02/5,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.19

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