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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.40, 8,955.90 and 3,197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.40, 8,955.90 and 3,197.40 is: 4,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.40 : 8,955.90 = 3,197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.40/8,955.90 = 3,197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.40x = 8,955.90 × 3,197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.40x = 28,635,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635,594.66/5,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.06

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