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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.50, 8,231.82 and 3,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.50, 8,231.82 and 3,607.40 is: 4,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.50 : 8,231.82 = 3,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.50/8,231.82 = 3,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.50x = 8,231.82 × 3,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.50x = 29,695,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,467.47/5,964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.70

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