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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.54, 8,234.93 and 3,314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.54, 8,234.93 and 3,314.93 is: 4,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.54 : 8,234.93 = 3,314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.54/8,234.93 = 3,314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.54x = 8,234.93 × 3,314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.54x = 27,298,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298,183.62/5,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.45

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