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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.89, 8,235.28 and 3,448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.89, 8,235.28 and 3,448.03 is: 4,758.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.89 : 8,235.28 = 3,448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.89/8,235.28 = 3,448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.89x = 8,235.28 × 3,448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.89x = 28,395,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,395,463.29/5,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.04

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