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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.37, 8,230.49 and 3,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.37, 8,230.49 and 3,445.06 is: 4,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.37 : 8,230.49 = 3,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.37/8,230.49 = 3,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.37x = 8,230.49 × 3,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.37x = 28,354,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354,489.59/5,963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.77

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