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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.72, 8,942.38 and 3,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.72, 8,942.38 and 3,194.76 is: 4,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.72 : 8,942.38 = 3,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.72/8,942.38 = 3,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.72x = 8,942.38 × 3,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.72x = 28,568,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,568,757.93/5,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.21

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