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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.68, 8,951.51 and 3,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.68, 8,951.51 and 3,773.39 is: 5,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.68 : 8,951.51 = 3,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.68/8,951.51 = 3,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.68x = 8,951.51 × 3,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.68x = 33,777,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,502.99/5,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.08

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