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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.67, 8,944.75 and 3,039.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.67, 8,944.75 and 3,039.79 is: 4,556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.67 : 8,944.75 = 3,039.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.67/8,944.75 = 3,039.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.67x = 8,944.75 × 3,039.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.67x = 27,190,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190,161.60/5,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.24

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