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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.19, 8,228.68 and 3,445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.19, 8,228.68 and 3,445.97 is: 4,754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.19 : 8,228.68 = 3,445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.19/8,228.68 = 3,445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.19x = 8,228.68 × 3,445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.19x = 28,355,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355,778.44/5,964.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.34

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