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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.93, 8,232.36 and 3,607.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.93, 8,232.36 and 3,607.07 is: 4,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.93 : 8,232.36 = 3,607.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.93/8,232.36 = 3,607.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.93x = 8,232.36 × 3,607.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.93x = 29,694,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,694,698.79/5,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.21

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