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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.64, 8,236.72 and 3,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.64, 8,236.72 and 3,611.72 is: 4,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.64 : 8,236.72 = 3,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.64/8,236.72 = 3,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.64x = 8,236.72 × 3,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.64x = 29,748,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,748,726.36/5,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.34

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