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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.36, 8,234.33 and 3,608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.36, 8,234.33 and 3,608.49 is: 4,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.36 : 8,234.33 = 3,608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.36/8,234.33 = 3,608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.36x = 8,234.33 × 3,608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.36x = 29,713,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713,479.42/5,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.17

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