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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.62, 8,231.23 and 3,607.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.62, 8,231.23 and 3,607.71 is: 4,977.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.62 : 8,231.23 = 3,607.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.62/8,231.23 = 3,607.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.62x = 8,231.23 × 3,607.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.62x = 29,695,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,890.78/5,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.84

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