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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.87, 8,228.80 and 3,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.87, 8,228.80 and 3,274.20 is: 4,518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.87 : 8,228.80 = 3,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.87/8,228.80 = 3,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.87x = 8,228.80 × 3,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.87x = 26,942,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,748.35/5,962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.42

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