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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.93, 8,230.98 and 3,606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.93, 8,230.98 and 3,606.07 is: 4,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.93 : 8,230.98 = 3,606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.93/8,230.98 = 3,606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.93x = 8,230.98 × 3,606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.93x = 29,681,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681,478.49/5,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.84

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