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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.73, 8,233.46 and 3,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.73, 8,233.46 and 3,607.87 is: 4,979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.73 : 8,233.46 = 3,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.73/8,233.46 = 3,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.73x = 8,233.46 × 3,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.73x = 29,705,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,705,253.33/5,965.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.32

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