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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.42, 8,230.89 and 3,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.42, 8,230.89 and 3,606.56 is: 4,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.42 : 8,230.89 = 3,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.42/8,230.89 = 3,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.42x = 8,230.89 × 3,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.42x = 29,685,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,685,185.78/5,964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.05

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