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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.36, 8,229.24 and 3,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.36, 8,229.24 and 3,445.36 is: 4,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.36 : 8,229.24 = 3,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.36/8,229.24 = 3,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.36x = 8,229.24 × 3,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.36x = 28,352,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,352,694.33/5,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.48

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